GPs say 15-minute consultations contribute to long patient wait times

Monday 31 March 2025 · 5 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 31 Mar 2025, 10:53am

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General practitioners claim that 15-minute consultations and administrative burdens are causing long wait times for patients. Data from Stats NZ indicates that one in four New Zealanders avoid visiting a GP due to appointment delays.

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1. RNZMon 31 Mar 2025, 5:55am

   15-minute consults causing more delays for patients, say GPs (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Post (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab), Waikato Times (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 31 Mar 2025, 10:53am

   GPs say 15-minute consults too short, call for change amid long waits (opens in new tab)