‘Build back better’ call from GPs: College strikes urgent note in talks on shrinking workforce

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‘Build back better’ call from GPs: College strikes urgent note in talks on shrinking workforce

Buzz Burrell
General Practice Aotearoa’s Buzz Burrell says Te Whatu Ora should require third-year and above trainees to undertake six-month rotations in general practice, and fund the infrastructure for this [Image: NZD]

The RNZCGP believes the departure of hundreds of GPs in coming years has got the health minister’s attention, writes Fiona Cassie.

This issue's COVER STORY was all about the workforce survey. We will be rolling out stories online over the next week

A heightened sense of urgency surrounds the GP shortage as the RNZCGP promotes ideas to health minister Ayesha Verrall on how she can make a differenc, National Party health spokesperson Shane Reti says short-term workforce needs can only be addressed by GP retention and immigration [Image: Supplied]