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GP says no parties have answers for health system.
In brief
GP says no parties have answers for health system. Northland GP Geoff Cunningham says no political parties have solutions for health system shortages and funding issues. Originally reported by RNZ.
Health system shortage
Northland GP Geoff Cunningham says 25,000 people lack GP registration due to workforce shortages.
GP pay and retention
GPs earn less in Northland for working harder than in cities, making retention difficult.
Health debate clash
Labour's Ayesha Verrall and National's Simeon Brown debated health policies on Morning Report.
Labour's health targets
Labour says it will keep coalition health targets but may use nurse practitioners for GP visits.
National's health concerns
National claims health system is heading in the right direction with new Waikato Medical School.
Specialist shortages
Senior doctors warn non-doctor workforce pushes safety risks and delays specialist care.
AI for GPs
AI tools only save 10 minutes per day for GPs, not a solution for systemic health issues.
The headline
Northland GP Geoff Cunningham says no political parties have solutions for health system shortages and funding issues.
