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The Health Minister's unveiled a 24-point-plan to help reduce pressure on hospitals this winter.
Led by Te Whatu Ora, the plan includes letting pharmacists treat minor ailments, having increased access to community radiology - and extending hospital care given at home.
Health Minister Ayesha Verrall says this winter plan will empower clinicians to do more in the community and keep people out of hospital while receiving better access to care.
"In the case of pharmacies, we're rolling out a plan starting in Lower Hutt where they are able to consult on and treat some minor ailments. Things like scabies and lice, for example, where a medicine or treatment is needed for that."
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