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More GPs urgently needed, change recommended to primary care funding - report (www.rnz.co.nz)
submitted 1 year ago by ooo_shiny to c/newzealand
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I wonder when NZ will move away from the quasi-free-market-but-funded-by-the-government system in health (and education). It leads to outcomes like this which are clearly inefficient. I’d like to see more centralisation.

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[–] BalpeenHammer 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The only credible solution on the horizon for a small country like ours is AI. I am deadly serious. An AI tied to your smart watch or health monitor can literally observe you 24X7 and catch many problems before they occur. One AI can be the first line of defence for all of NZ. Also AI can answer many question online for people who are worried about various symptoms. Even is the answer is "make an appointment with your GP".

We need more lower level tiers in our system like A&E too. Clinics where people can walk into 24X7

[–] ooo_shiny 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah, healthcare with its heavy staff shortages is an ideal industry for some AI help. The ethical concerns involved present a high barrier to implementation though, I think.

[–] BalpeenHammer 1 points 1 year ago

I don't see why there would be any ethical concerns. An app that detects your heart rate has been higher than normal and asks you a series of questions to diagnose why would be far superior to you not even noticing the problem until the day you pass out behind the wheel right?