Dr Anna Lawrence is a New Zealand trained Urologist and is the current president of Continence NZ.

Since returning home to NZ, she has been striving to increase the education and standard of reconstruction and Neuro-Urology in NZ, thereby improving the care of conditions and improving the quality of life of patients.

Acute urinary retention

Interviews with New Zealand experts featuring topical and relevant information for primary health professionals.

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In this episode Helen Kenealy discusses Enduring Power of Attorney – a critical legal aspect that every primary care provider should understand.

Enduring power of attorney

Stephen Kara discusses the newly introduced New Zealand 2024 concussion guidelines, including recognizing diverse signs and symptoms. The recovery phase is detailed, encompassing rest, reintroduction, and clearance, featuring a graduated return protocol. 

Concussion Guidelines 2024

Nikki Turner, Academic General Practitioner, provides an update on RSV in adults and discusses new RSV vaccinations.

RSV in adults

Julia Rucklidge provides an update on the relationship between nutrition and mental health. She explores the current state of mental health in the nation and delves into the role of diet. Additionally, she explores whether a 'good diet' alone is sufficient for optimal mental health, what micronutrients are, and when we should consider them for our patients.

Nutrition and mental health

Clinical Neurologist Matthew Phillips provides an update on Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) which is a disorder that arises from abnormal nervous system functioning where there is no identifiable organic disease.

Acute urinary retention

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