‘Not that terrifying’: Pitcairn GP post has solitary appeal

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This article was first published online on 16 August.

From Patrice: This story took months to get over the line – who knew getting someone who works on a remote island, thousands of kilometres away from the nearest hospital, on the phone would be difficult. But it wasn’t just getting through to the clinic, there were the layers of Government officials to get hold of before I could be given permission to speak to someone about what life is like for a GP working on the remote Pitcairn Islands. Adverts for the role make frequent appearances in New Zealand, so if you’ve ever wondered what taking up the post might be like, read on