Clinical snippets - April 2026
Video
This month Dr Jo Scott-Jones and Dr Dave Maplesden discuss diabetes, whole body scanning, sepsis, and more.
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Tikanga in practice: a guide to culturally confident care
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Founded on Māori concepts, views of health, tikanga (Māori values/practices) and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, this resource aims to contribute to providing services and understanding that is responsive to Māori rights/rites, needs and interests.
Clinical snippets - March 2026
This month Dr Jo Scott-Jones and Dr Dave Maplesden discuss UTI in children, gynaecomastia, Fournier gangrene, and more.
He Ara Whakamua: Māori Health Strategy 2024-2027
He Ara Whakamua is our guiding strategy to improve Māori health outcomes and embed equity across everything we do. Developed in response to long-standing disparities, it reflects our shared commitment to working alongside Māori communities, iwi, hapū and whānau to deliver culturally responsive, whānau-centred care.
Diabetes changes are coming
Aotearoa New Zealand is changing its diagnostic threshold for diabetes from 1 July 2026 to align with WHO guidance and international definitions. This is expected to move a small number of people currently classified as having prediabetes into the diabetes category. Across the Pinnacle network, this could affect approximately 295 people. We wanted to give practices early notice and share some initial guidance, including FAQs. Te Whatu Ora Health NZ is expected to issue a national announcement ahead of 1 July, along with supporting resources, which we will share as they become available.
ADHD and Waikato Pinnacle primary mental health services
Pinnacle primary mental health services have not been commissioned to support adult ADHD screening, assessment, or medication initiation, referrals for these purposes are likely to be declined. Community HealthPathways is the best source for current adult ADHD referral options. Contact us if you're interested in our ADHD provider peer group.
Disaster recovery planning
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To support general practices in strengthening their emergency preparedness and business continuity planning, we have compiled a range of practical resources, templates and learning opportunities. These resources include guidance, national emergency management frameworks, and tools that can help practices assess risks, develop continuity plans, and maintain operations during disruptive events.
IV cannulation training arm loan
Two training arm for practising IV cannulation is available exclusively for Pinnacle network practice clinical staff.
Resources on population health and wellbeing now available
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A new suite of population health and wellbeing resources have been developed to support general practice and district teams. These reports bring together district insights, data and practical considerations to help inform planning, service development and equity-focused improvement.
Clinical snippets - January 2026
Audio | Video
This month Dr Jo Scott-Jones and Dr Dave Maplesden discuss measles (clinical signs and testing), NSAID safety in chronic kidney disease, methotrexate prescribing best practice, updates on disability allowance for special foods and CGMs, and more.
12-month prescribing
Poster | Video
Legislation is currently being amended to allow prescribers to in certain circumstances prescribe 12-months of medication. Prescribers will be responsible for determining the clinically appropriate prescription length and can prescribe for shorter periods or longer periods of time. It is expected the legislation and IT systems (such as PMS and pharmacy systems) are coming into effect on 1 February 2026.
Taranaki outreach service delivery – immunisation support
Tui Ora’s outreach immunisation service (OIS) supports 29 general practices across Taranaki by reaching out to whānau and tamariki who face barriers to accessing scheduled immunisations. Pinnacle is supporting the programme for around two years to help lift childhood immunisation rates.