Photo / Chris Mckeen, Stuff, LDRLDR_STRAPBy Stephen Forbes, Local Democracy ReporterSouth Auckland GPs say burnout is a growing problem for the profession as doctors struggle to cope with increased workloads monitoring Covid-19 positive patients self-isolating at home. But the funding didn't include any additional targeted support for GPs and primary healthcare providers. She was aware of a number of GPs in South Auckland who were leaving the profession because of burnout. But just over a month later, GPs say they are monitoring increasing numbers of Covid-19 patients self-isolating at home. Dr Matire Harwood works at the Papakura Marae Health Clinic, which is also monitoring a number of Covid-19 patients.

Source: Stuff November 27, 2021 01:34 UTC