ACC requests for historic patient notes add to GP workload
A Christchurch GP says a recent increase in ACC requests for decades worth of patient notes is taking up valuable appointment time. Primary care is under major pressure with strong demand and long patient waitlists. Dr Rachelle Pound, a specialist GP at the Christchurch Doctors practice and a fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of GPs spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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