Rural people at ‘clinical risk’: ‘Band-Aid’ needed for rural general practices while funding reviewed

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Rural people at ‘clinical risk’: ‘Band-Aid’ needed for rural general practices while funding reviewed

Rural town truck Hokitika
Rural communities and holidaymakers are put at risk by underfunding and understaffing of after-hours and PRIME services, says Hauora Taiwhenua [Image: NZD]

Key rural health services are under review but a long wait for fairer funding is unacceptable to many, writes Fiona Cassie

We’ve got a sector that is extremely vulnerable and unsustainable, both clinically and financially Rural health advocates have welcomed an upcomi