9 Jun 2020

Call to 'transform' NZ's health system - GPs

From The Panel, 4:25 pm on 9 June 2020

There are calls from primary care sector leaders to transform the nation's health system.

General Practice New Zealand says now is a "unique opportunity" to look at shifting the emphasis from hospitals and move the focus towards community-based services or hubs.

The Panel is joined by Dr Bryan Betty, who's the medical director of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners and a member of the COVID-19 Technical Advisory Group.

Doctor measures blood pressure of patient.

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