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Scrapping the $5 prescription fee is a step in the right direction, but Budget fails to address cost of GP visit

RNZCGP medical director Luke Bradford talks to Patrice Dougan about his new role, primary care under pressure, and general practice’s PR problem

Meet the people who represent primary care at Te Aka Whai Ora 

“Putting primary care back in the centre” – ACT Party’s promise alongside $163 million boost to capitation 

Academics are calling for a ban on direct-to-consumer advertising as the Government reviews submissions on the Therapeutic Products Bill

Ahead of the next Budget on 18 May, Patrice Dougan tracks spending from last year’s Budget allocations for mental health and addiction

Two reviews into breast cancer screening have been released, following months-long delays which may have “adversely affected” 10 women 

Primary care network Tāmaki Health has launched six radiology clinics under a new brand, Connect Radiology

Primary care network Tāmaki Health has launched six radiology clinics under a new brand, Connect Radiology

Ahead of the next Budget on 18 May, Patrice Dougan tracks spending from last year’s Budget allocations for mental health and addiction