Bryan Betty
Coronavirus: Flu vaccines moved between centres as regional shortage bites
Stocks of influenza-vaccine are being shifted to centres in short supply in a bid to get the most at-risk people vaccinated.
There are roughly 800,000 vaccines in the country, but due to the ordering… Audio
GPS cry for help over mass transition to virtual consulting
GPs are calling for urgent financial assistance as they make the quantum shift to virtual consulting due to Covid-19. They warn already doctors are subsidising their practices and some may be forced… Audio
Covid-19: GPs told to talk to patients by phone or online
GPs have been told to immediately switch to talking to patients by phone or online before granting a face-to-face appointment.
The College of General Practitioners says from today, all GPs should do… Audio
Health officials consider retirees for work force
Health officials are looking at options to bolster the workforce in the face of Covid-19, including bringing in recently retired doctors and nurses.
The Nursing Council supports the idea, but the… Audio
People with Covid symptoms asked to call clinics first
Dr Bryan Betty joins The Panel to talk about what to do if you're worried you've got Covid-19 symptoms. This as medical centres fear they'll be over-run with patients worried about their flu-like… Audio
Porirua family doctor says measles vaccine has run out
A family doctor in a high-needs community in Porirua near Wellington, says they're completely out of the measles vaccine. Bryan Betty works at Porirua and Community Medical Centre in Cannon's Creek… Audio
