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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
Wednesday 27 September 2023, 02:00 AM

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
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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