Fears S88 review will lead to a ‘dumbing down’ of GP role in antenatal care

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Fears S88 review will lead to a ‘dumbing down’ of GP role in antenatal care

4 November 2020

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GPs fear changes proposed to maternity services arrangements could “dumb down” their role in antenatal care. A review by the Ministry of Health is pro

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