‘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

12 April 2023

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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

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]

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