Wait to see GP taking up to six weeks, College of GPs says

The length of time people wait to see a health professional is blowing out and more people may end up in hospital as a result, the College of GPs says.

The Royal New Zealand College of GPs said there was an enormous struggle for patients to get bookings nationwide, with reports some clinics were full until next month and emergency departments overflowing.

College president Samantha Murton told Midday Report the country does not have enough doctors; and many primary care practices were above capacity and unable to take on new or casual patients.

She said it was tough at present with delays in obtaining appointments ranging from two weeks to six weeks.

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