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"Reduce that bottleneck": Physios seek ability to sign off ACC clients as fit for work

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Wed, 16 Apr 2025, 9:22am
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"Reduce that bottleneck": Physios seek ability to sign off ACC clients as fit for work

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 16 Apr 2025, 9:22am

Physios believe a law change is needed to take pressure of GPs and certify patients fit-for-work faster.  

They say the current law, which requires a GP to sign off their fit-for-work plans, is causing unnecessary delays.  

ACC patients are the only clients physios can't sign off on. 

Physiotherapy New Zealand President Kirsten Davie told Mike Hosking New Zealand can’t afford to have bottlenecks in the health system.  

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