Publication type: Quick Reference Guide

Antibiotic choices for common infections from ‘best practice’ June 2009 A guide for the appropriate selection of antibiotics for infections commonly seen in general practice.
Asthma Education Desktop Prompt from ‘best practice’ May 2009 This desktop prompt has been used extensively by GPs, practice nurses and asthma educators in Wellington and surrounding areas. Adapted from an original document provided by Barbara Scott of WIPA
Commonly used pregnancy multivitamins - comparison of ingredients from ‘best practice’ December 2008 Table 2 from BPJ18 article: Nutrition and supplements during pregnancy. Commonly used pregnancy multivitamins - comparison of ingredients (per recommended daily dose).
Fracture Risk Assessment Calculator November 2008 Reference tool for calculating risk of major osteoporatic fracture.
Recommended Investigations for some commonly used DMARDs from ‘best practice’ October 2008 Recommended investigations for commonly used DMARDs: Methotrexate, Sulfasalazine, Hydroxychloroquine, Leflunomide, Azathioprine, Cyclosporin or Sodium aurothiomalate (injectable gold).
Practical solutions for improving Māori health from ‘best practice’ May 2008 So what can primary healthcare professionals do about disparities in care for Māori? We have developed a framework that can be applied to the treatment and management of health conditions. A key component is taking the time to build an effective relationship between clinician and patient.
Combined oral contraceptives: Quick reference April 2008 Risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) Components of combined oral contraceptives (COC) Combined oral contraceptive adverse effects and potential solutions
Investigations in coeliac disease October 2007 Quick Reference Guide: Flow chart depicting a summary of investigations in coeliac disease The chart with the original article is here
Classes of laxatives and medicinal causes of constipation tables October 2007 Quick Reference Guide: Extracts from 'best practice journal' issue 9 'Constipation' article. Classes of laxatives Some drugs or drug groups that can cause or aggravate constipation
Drug treatment in Irritable Bowel Syndrome October 2007 Quick Reference Guide: Drug treatment in Irritable Bowel Syndrome table extracted from BPJ9. Table in original article here