GOOGLE About 50 Health Te Aroha patients have tried a group appointment since late 2018 (file photo). Health Te Aroha has been trialling the appointments since late 2018 and about 50 patients have experienced it. Another convert is Te Aroha man David G King, who has had type two diabetes for about 20 years. 123rf Peer support is a powerful force in group consultations, Health Te Aroha GP-owner Dr Hayley Scott said (file photo). She doesn't think doctors can do an adequate consultation in a group setting and sees shared appointments as more of an education session.

Source: Stuff September 28, 2019 21:22 UTC