There’s another option for those struggling to access a GP.

General Practitioners Aotearoa have said the concept of a “family doctor” is dead as the sector is crushed by rising costs, shortages, and high demands.

It can be difficult for people to get a consultation, with many clinics offering video calls instead of in-person consultations.

Southern Cross Health Insurance offers free online GP consultations for its members, the information from the appointment then going to the person’s primary GP.

Chief Medical Officer Dr Stephen Child joined Kerre Woodham to discuss the option and the struggles plaguing our crumbling health system.

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There’s another option for those struggling to access a GP. 
General Practitioners Aotearoa have said the concept of a “family doctor” is dead as the sector is crushed by rising costs, shortages, and high demands. 
It can be difficult for people to get a consultation, with many clinics offering video calls instead of in-person consultations. 
Southern Cross Health Insurance offers free online GP consultations for its members, the information from the appointment then going to the person’s primary GP. 
Chief Medical Officer Dr Stephen Child joined Kerre Woodham to discuss the option and the struggles plaguing our crumbling health system. 
LISTEN ABOVE

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Stephen Child: Southern Cross Chief Medical Officer on their free GP consultations, the struggles of the healthcare system

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/6dd04a7e-6994-41fd-881a-b1e200016fc9/transcript

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