My failed second life in health

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My failed second life in health

Jim Vause 2015

Jim Vause

Mapua CR Jamie Curd on Unsplash
Is Dr Vause, of Māpua, destined to a life of leisure and local council issues, excluded from input into health? [Image: Jamie Curdo on Unsplash]

This is an early online publication of a story appearing in the 15 February issue.

When Jim Vause retired, he thought his GP experience might mean he was an asset to the community. Well, yes, but not to local health organisations, it seems

It’s three years since I retired – three years of incessantly being interrogated about the hazards of retirement. How do you stop getting bored? Do