New Zealand's Katikati Medical Centre faces long GP appointment wait times due to the GP crisis, exacerbated by workforce and funding concerns.
New Zealand's Katikati Medical Centre faces long appointment wait times due to the ongoing GP crisis, with industry-wide workforce and funding concerns cited as the main reason. The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS) criticizes the government's ambitious health targets, stating they are delusional without addressing workforce measures. ASMS suggests the government should focus on reducing vacancy fill times, providing accurate staffing measures, and ensuring doctors take their annual leave to prevent burnout and meet health targets.
April 09, 2024
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