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Registrar thinking...with Mike Hutchinson
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Registrar thinking...with Mike Hutchinson
Thursday 21 July 2022, 10:19 AM

Mike Hutchinson embraces new skills and ideas to make the lives of both GPs and patients easier, and feels technology could be used more effectively [Image: AbsolutVision on Unsplash]
GP registrars are the future of general practice, and New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa wants to hear from them. We asked Mike Hutchinson 10 questions about general practice, medical school and what is exciting about the career that lies ahead
Above all, a good GP remembers they’re just one part of a team of skilled healthcare professionals
Mike Hutchinson (he/him) is a second-year GP r, Mike Hutchinson, GP registrar Mike Hutchinson [Image: Supplied]
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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