The future shape of primary healthcare in New Zealand

Abstract

The Minister of Health in New Zealand earlier this year released a discussion document titled "The Future Shape ofPrimary Health Care" which outlines some far-reaching proposals for the provision of primary health care serviceswithin New Zealand. This article sets the discussion document in the context of primary health care within NewZealand by examining current arrangements for primary health care, previous arrangements and the proposalsoutlined in the discussion document.