Dr Angus Chambers
Dr Angus Chambers is the chairman of GenPro (General Practice Owners Association) and a prominent advocate for general practitioners in New Zealand. He has voiced concerns regarding the increasing pressure on medical practices due to chronic underfunding and staffing shortages. Dr. Chambers emphasizes the ethical and pragmatic challenges faced by general practices, particularly the implications of closing patient enrolment due to an overwhelming patient load that compromises the quality of care.
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Recent news mentions
Dr Angus Chambers has criticised the Government’s investment in Telehealth and says it failed to deliver on its promise to reduce admissions to emergency departments.
GPs divided on AI and online care as patients pick in-person visits
New Zealand· 2026-05-29
Dr Angus Chambers expresses caution regarding the proposal for three free GP visits a year.
Free GP visits: Good intentions, fragile foundations – Cecilia RobinsonNew Zealand· 2025-11-01
Dr Angus Chambers cautiously welcomed the new policy for GPs but raised concerns about workforce shortages.
Labour’s free GP visit policy: Doctors sceptical but party confident there is enough capacity to meet demandNew Zealand· 2025-10-28
Dr Angus Chambers, chair of GenPro, notes that government recognition of the healthcare crisis has made a difference.
Signs of Spring: The education and health transformation changing everything – Cecilia RobinsonNew Zealand· 2025-10-18
GenPro chairman Dr Angus Chambers said communities would be facing the loss of their medical, injury and mental health care from GPs.
Katikati Medical Centre closes to new patients amid long wait timesNew Zealand· 2025-02-22
GenPro chairman Dr Angus Chambers said communities would be facing the loss of their medical, injury and mental health care from GPs.
Katikati Medical Centre closes to new patients amid long wait timesNew Zealand· 2025-02-22