Dr Bryan Betty on restrictions on elderly drivers and his move to Health NZ
Chair of General Practioners NZ and newly appointed Health NZ Board member Dr Bryan Betty joins Nick Mills on the show this morning to discuss GPs responsibility when restricting licenses.
He says there are many rules in place to protect the public from drivers whose driving quality may be deterio…
Bryan Betty: Former General Practice NZ Chair and incoming Health NZ Board member on what needs to be focused on in healthcare
One of the country’s most influential GPs is flagging an issue with the health system’s focus.
Dr Bryan Betty signing off as General Practice NZ Chair this week after more than three years in the role to join the Health NZ Board.
He believes New Zealand has reached a pivotal moment in how it pl…
Dr Bryan Betty: Anaphylaxis - what is it and why should we treat it seriously?
Anaphylaxis – what is it? Is it something you’re born with, or can you develop it later in life? And why should we treat it seriously?
What is anaphylaxis?
Anaphylaxis is a severe, rapid allergic reaction affecting the whole body.
It occurs when the immune system overreacts to a trigg…
Bryan Betty: Is the clinic or the GP more important?
Having a family doctor was the status-quo for a long time. They're someone your whole family calls by his or her's first name, your mum might even send them a Christmas card each year.
But lately there seems to have been a shift to clinic loyalty over doctor loyalty, is this the smart thing to do…
Bryan Betty: Is the clinic or the GP more important?
Having a family doctor was the status-quo for a long time. They're someone your whole family calls by his or her's first name, your mum might even send them a Christmas card each year.
But lately there seems to have been a shift to clinic loyalty over doctor loyalty, is this the smart thing to do…
Bryan Betty: Unpacking the flu outbreak hitting New Zealand
A surge of influenza A is hitting New Zealand.
This year's numbers are the highest in four years, and hospitalisations in Auckland are the highest they've been for a decade.
Covid health measures have been reinstated in GP clinics with phone-first triaging and respiratory patients being separa…
Dr Bryan Betty: GP NZ chair on free flu vaccines being available for children under five
GPs say it's not too late to dish out free flu vaccines to under-fives from today.
Pharmac has brought forward funding initially timed for next April, as health services struggle with the worst outbreak in years.
It makes more than 260,000 children aged six months to five years eligible.
GP NZ…
Dr Bryan Betty: Treating earwax – a really common and really annoying issue
What is earwax?
Earwax: a natural substance produced in the ear canal.
It contains oils, dead skin cells, and tiny particles.
Earwax protects the ear: traps dust, germs, and keeps the skin moist.
It's naturally self-cleaning: wax usually moves out on its own.
Earwax is normal – it …
Dr Bryan Betty: What is scabies and how common is it?
What is scabies and how common is it in New Zealand?
They're tiny mites that burrow into the top layer of skin, causing allergic reactions with intense itching and a rash.
It's common in New Zealand, but exact numbers are difficult to know.
It's more common where there is close contact o…
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