Joy amid the chaos: What our survey reveals about general practice in 2024

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Joy amid the chaos: What our survey reveals about general practice in 2024

11 December 2024

Patrice

Dougan

pdougan@nzdoctor.co.nz

Wednesday 11 December 2024, 04:00 AM

Our readers report that 2024 was harder than last year but despite the funding problems and inbox wrangling, 68 per cent agreed with the statement: “I love general practice and wouldn’t want to change.” [Image: Fraz]

The results are in! The big Sizzling Summer Survey, a wrap-it-all-up, year-end evaluation covering 20 questions, was sent to subscribers of our daily newsletter Daily Triage. Running from 13 to 25 November, it drew 127 responses. Deputy editor Patrice Dougan delves into the answers to see what they reveal about general practice in 2024

If it weren’t for the patients, I would not be doing this any more. They are the ones who make it worthwhile It’s been a turbulent year in health

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