Our primary healthcare system stands at a critical juncture - at least, that’s the latest from the New Zealand Initiative.

The think tank has released a review this morning, into the country’s primary care system.

It argues that the “current system faces mounting pressures that threaten its sustainability and effectiveness”.

So with the vital role GPs play in our every day healthcare, what are the challenges facing our family doctors?

Today on The Front Page, NZI research fellow, Dr Prabani Wood joins us to dive into another part of our health system in crisis.

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You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Chelsea Daniels
Sound Engineer: Richard Martin
Producer: Ethan Sills

Our primary healthcare system stands at a critical juncture - at least, that&rsquo;s the latest from the New Zealand Initiative.
The think tank has released a review this morning, into the country&rsquo;s primary care system.
It argues that the &ldquo;current system faces mounting pressures that threaten its sustainability and effectiveness&rdquo;.
So with the vital role GPs play in our every day healthcare, what are the challenges facing our family doctors?
Today on The Front Page, NZI research fellow, Dr Prabani Wood joins us to dive into another part of our health system in crisis.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Sound Engineer: Richard Martin Producer: Ethan Sills

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