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Start lining retirement ducks in a row
Wednesday 16 March 2022, 02:10 AM

Younger GPs want to know the leaders function as a group [Jason Goodman on Unsplash]
DEAR AUNT MASIE
I’m in my early 60s and practise as part of a group in a cost-share practice. While I still love what I do, the past couple of years have certainly made me think more about life after retirement. I’m guessing that I should be looking at how I get there and how I find a new GP to take over the reins so I can exit my practice life. Any hints would be appreciated
– Grass is Greener, Hawke’s Bay
The past couple of years have taught us about living with uncertainty and having limited control over our day-to-day lives.
They have also made us , Shaun Phelan, Shaun Phelan