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GPs say a major government health review must address their sector under immense strain. The Covid 19 pandemic saw many GPs practices experience a cashflow crisis - and some doctors laid off - as patients stayed away during lockdown, and government co-funding dried up. The Health Minister David Clark has received the final report of a major review of the health and disability sector chaired by Heather Simpson, and backed by a panel of health experts. The review was tasked with ensuring the health and disability system was better balanced towards wellness, access, equity, and sustainability. Dr Clark is expected to release the report within weeks. Kathryn talks with President of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners, Dr Samantha Murton and Professor of Primary Health Care and General Practice at the University of Otago, Wellington, Tony Dowell.
