Martin Hefford

After his article in our last issue looking at the role of telehealth, Martin Hefford, Te Whatu Ora director, living well, continues to discuss potential ways for general practice to be unburdened

After his article in our last issue looking at the role of telehealth, Martin Hefford, Te Whatu Ora director, living well, continues to discuss potential ways for general practice to be unburdened

The recent report that 40–50 per cent of work done in general practice could be done via tele consultations raised more than a few hackles. The source of that comment was long-time primary care champion Martin Hefford. Now with Te Whatu Ora, Mr Hefford was speaking to a stakeholder hui. Here he provides more detail on the context around his comments

 Chief executive of Tū Ora Compass Health Martin Hefford visits Denmark on sabbatical, and learns how much damage can be caused in a major stand-off between GPs and Government

"How many patients are enrolled with you?’’ I asked Dr Rosa (not her real name) in her Macedonian consulting room, and also, "How many patients do you see a day?’’

Martin Hefford, chief executive of Tū Ora Compass Health, visits a GP in the Republic of Northern Macedonia while on a 12-week sabbatical 

If you have an interest in politics, it’s an intriguing time to be in the UK finds Martin Hefford, chief executive of Tū Ora Compass Health