- Working to improve health outcomes for all through research, teaching and service in general practice & rural health.
- Recognising Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing an environment that nurtures our people, values, and goals.
- Committed to person-centredness in health care and education, generalism, rurality, interprofessionalism and integration across the health system.
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News
Thursday, 26 November 2020
In this study Dr Carol Atmore and Tim Stokes looked at how patients consulted with their general practice in one city-based general practice during the first 2 weeks of Level 4 COVID-19 lockdown, and compared it to the same fortnight period of the previous year.
Thursday, 18 June 2020
University of Otago researchers have discovered some of the secrets to longevity with new research revealing not smoking and being social engaged throughout older age are common traits of New Zealand centenarians.
Wednesday, 10 June 2020
The use of prescription medicines by pregnant women in New Zealand increased substantially between 2005 and 2015.
