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Closed books: restrictions to primary healthcare access in Aotearoa New Zealand—reporting results from a survey across general practices

Academic Literature, Academic Literature | 1 min read

In Aotearoa New Zealand, primary care is organised by enrolling patients with a primary care provider. However, the benefits of this arrangement are frustrated when providers “close their books” due to insufficient capacity for new patients. Read...

Quantifying and understanding the impact of unmet need on New Zealand general practice

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Not getting access to appropriate specialist healthcare is having a significant detrimental effect on patients, health professionals and general practices, a University of Otago report has found.

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HEALTH SERVICES AND SYSTEMS

Covering developments in the provision, funding and organisation of health care services.

EQUITY

Exploring the impacts of the health system on minorities within the population, notably including Māori, Pacifica, Asians and LGBTQI.

DRUGS, DEVICE AND DIAGNOSTICS

Covering prescription medicines and medical devices.

PUBLIC HEALTH

Focusing on efforts to promote health and prevent disease through social and economic interventions.

DIGITAL HEALTH

Exploring the potential digital transformation to provide a more connected and accessible health system.

TE TIRITI

Monitoring how the health reforms and the performance of the health sector uphold Te Tiriti obligations.

Closed books: restrictions to primary healthcare access in Aotearoa New Zealand—reporting results from a survey across general practices

Quantifying and understanding the impact of unmet need on New Zealand general practice

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