Clinical Snippets January 2026

Dr Dave catches Dr Jo up on Measles clinical signs, testing, management, complications, and vaccination advice, NSAID use in CKD and Methotrexate without folic acid. Disability Allowance updates – special food form, CGM funding considerations. Cremation Regulations exemption extended – process and applicability. Concussion Guidelines – new ANZ guidance and assessment tools. RNZCGP position statement on 12‑month prescribing – regulatory changes and practice policy guidance. Resources

• Angina Action Plan (multi‑language) 
• Birth Trauma Screening Tool (City Birth Trauma Scale) 
• Online learning modules for bowel screening 
• Antibiotic stewardship (Te Whata Kura) 
• Adult ADHD – webinar information