The New Zealand medical journal
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Treatment of cutaneous abscesses is an important part of the acute surgical workload and most are treated with incision and drainage. Traditionally most are treated after major cases in theatre prioritisation and remain in hospital overnight. ⋯ Prioritisation of abscess drainage in acute theatre management is safe and associated with significant cost savings.
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To estimate the rate of sickness presenteeism in hospital doctors in a New Zealand tertiary hospital and to also identify reasons for why doctors continue to work whilst sick. ⋯ Sickness presenteeism is highly prevalent in this survey. It is likely a change in attitudes by doctors towards their illnesses, and better allocation of staff resources are necessary to prevent this to avoid potential harm to patients and health care workers.