College of GPs reaction to Auckland labs decision

Reaction from the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners to the decision of the High Court in the Auckland laboratory contract case:

Supporting the decision of the judiciary, College of GPs president Dr Jonathan Fox said the College's "fundamental objection to the DHBs' original decision was the lack of consultation with the GPs and the community,"

Dr Fox. one of the Auckland GPs who made a submission to the Court, said the decision gave an important message to all DHBs. "Making major decisions like this without proper consultation is simply unacceptable.

Dr Fox said it was important now that all parties worked closely to ensure patient safety was paramount while things were sorted out.

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