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ACT Leader David Seymour unveils a novel solution to alleviate New Zealands GP crisis: empowering pharmacists to manage routine health issues. This includes treating common infections, managing long-term medications, and conducting skin checks. The plan aims to streamline healthcare by allowing pharmacists to handle minor ailments, freeing up GPs for more complex cases. Seymour, who has experience as Pharmac minister, believes this approach is a practical way to leverage healthcare talent more effectively. The proposal, announced at a health summit in Auckland, could potentially reduce wait times and make everyday healthcare more efficient.

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