A Dunedin GP is setting up a low cost clinic where people will pay just $15 to see a doctor after noticing the cost of living pressures are really hurting patients. Seeing a GP can cost anything from $40 to $90 around the country with people in some areas waiting more than 6 weeks for an appointment. Dr Adrian Hindes, who works at Dunedin City GP believes a different approach is needed and with an increase in high needs patients on low incomes, there's demand for a low fees clinic, Doctor Adrian Hindes spoke to Lisa Owen.
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