Doctor2Go and Westshore Pharmacy have teamed up to address some of the major concerns around ease of access to primary care. According to information from Figure.NZ based on Ministry of Health nearly 1 in 4 women and 1 in 5 men in the Hawkes Bay were unable to get an appointment at their medical centre within 24 hours. Samantha, the … Read More
Project grant for remote blood pressure monitoring
Doctor2Go is pleased to announce it will receive a Callaghan Innovation Project Grant to help integrate blood pressure monitoring into its telemedicine service. Doctor2Go offers consultations with doctors in different locations, over a secure internet platform, and with the assistance of smart medical diagnostic tools. A new blood pressure monitoring integration will allow doctors to remotely walk their patients through … Read More
Where can you find the HR innovators in New Zealand?
When it comes to innovation, corporations in New Zealand are on notice. The pace of change is hard to fathom, and large companies create an image remnant of a massive ocean liner, helpless without the assistance of an agile tug-boat to help it pivot when things get tight. When Doctor2Go first last pivoted to offering corporate wellness services we started … Read More
What new ideas are you implementing after the Southern Cross Wellness Now Conference
If your business is Southern Cross customer and you attended the Wellbeing Nov 2017 conference at Sky City in November, then you’ve heard of Doctor2Go. This is because one of our co-founders came third place on the erg kayaking competition where you were invited to challenge Lisa Carrington’s time. We’re a passionate bunch at Doctor2Go and always willing to give … Read More
Are you meeting your legal & ethical obligations to reduce occupational stress?
Pressure in the workplace is inevitable due to the requirements of the contemporary work environment. When that pressure becomes excessive or otherwise unmanageable, it leads to stress. According to the World Health Organization, work-related stress is recognized worldwide as a major challenge to workers’ health. Stress can be harmful to workers’ health and at the same time damage their organizations’ … Read More
Has the current on-site nurse model become outdated?
Many registered nurses choose to work as on-site nurses for organisations. These on-site nurses focus on the well-being of an organisation’s employees. In addition, they empower and support employees in leading healthier lives, and aid in overall workplace health improvement. However, the current on-site nurse model leaves much room for improvement. Firstly, staff not working at head office are unable … Read More
Women take more time off work than men to look after children
Shuffling family responsibilities and careers can be quite stressful for working mothers, moreso when dependent members of their family are unwell and the working woman needs to take time off work to care for them. Often they run out of paid sick leave. Often this means that when they themselves fall unwell, they may have to take sick leave without … Read More
Recent research shows 50% are Turning to Search Engines for Medical Advice
In data recently released by Global Web Trends, a world leader in online behaviour, they highlight Internet users’ habits when they look for advice choosing medicines/drugs for everyday medical issues such as sore throats or migraines. Not to be unexpected, the majority of people still look to GPs and pharmacists for advice. The interesting fact is a considerable amount are … Read More
Why do we monitor your blood pressure remotely?
Blood pressure is probably the single biggest factor in determining your risk profile for a cardiovascular event or stroke event. If you smoke, drink alcohol, carry excess weight or have challenges getting enough sleep or with too much stress these factors all contribute to your blood pressure reading. This is why blood pressure is such a good measure of overall … Read More