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Official thoughts on primary care revealed, belatedly: Nuggets on general practice, closed books and localities pop up after lengthy paper chase
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Official thoughts on primary care revealed, belatedly: Nuggets on general practice, closed books and localities pop up after lengthy paper chase
Wednesday 28 February 2024, 04:00 AM
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After months of wrangling for access to Te Whatu Ora committee minutes, Martin Johnston prises out some nuggets revealing sector leaders’ thoughts on closed books, PHO transparency and other primary care issues
In a discussion about “reimagining” primary care, Te Whatu Ora board committee members expressed their concerns about the number of general practices
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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