11243 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 27 May 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	11243 (2024)
Question asked:	13 May 2024
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Dr Shane Reti
Answer received:	21 May 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_11243_2024
Document guid:	f5c9d2fc-8c71-4b03-97f1-6309dfdd1585

11243 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: On what evidence, if any, was Te Whatu Ora/ Health NZ's director of living well Martin Hefford relying when he said that the shortage of general practitioners was predicted to grow to 1000 by 2033?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I am advised that the figure is derived from modelling outlined in Health New Zealand’s Health Workforce Plan. The modelling estimates the shortage of doctors (including GPs) by 2032, taking into account shifts in population, and how that drives demand. The Health Workforce plan can be found here: https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/assets/Publications/Health-Workforce-Plan/Health-Workforce-Plan-2023-2024-final.pdf