Why does the cost of visiting the doctor vary so much? - Simon Barnett & James Daniels Afternoons

Making GP visits free is being seen as an investment, rather than a drain.
A Herald analysis has found enrolled patients can pay between 10 and 70 dollars for an appointment in Auckland, or 90 dollars if they're not enrolled.
Health Minister Andrew Little is reviewing health sector funding - and has suggested GP fees could be lowered for some.
Dr Samantha Murton is President of the Royal College of GPs - she joined Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford to discuss funding of visits to the doctor.
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