Luke Bradford
Luke Bradford is the medical director of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners, recognized for voicing concerns regarding proposed changes to prescription regulations. He argues that extending repeat prescriptions could pose risks to patient safety and the sustainability of general practice.
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College of GPs president Luke Bradford said the lack of capacity in the public system has forced adult patients to go private.
Concern GPs not ready for ‘neurodiversity tsunami’ after law change
New Zealand· 2026-01-31
Medical director Dr Luke Bradford said it needs to be seen very much as urgent care.
New virtual GP service offering video consultations begins todayNew Zealand· 2025-06-30
Medical director Dr Luke Bradford said it needs to be seen very much as urgent care.
New virtual GP service could offer cheaper consultation fees, angering family doctorsNew Zealand· 2025-06-25
Dr Luke Bradford said GPs were now upskilling to be able to provide the new service.
GPs able to diagnose and treat ADHD from February, 2026New Zealand· 2025-06-24
Luke Bradford is the medical director of the Royal NZ College of General Practitioners, commenting on winter illness trends.
Staff illness closes Auckland’s Manurewa High School early amid winter flu surgeNew Zealand· 2025-06-12
Luke Bradford, the medical director of the Royal NZ College of GPs, explained that in-depth menopause assessments require more time than standard appointments.
Auckland GP charges $300 for menopause consultation, patient upsetNew Zealand· 2025-06-03
Luke Bradford, the medical director of the Royal New Zealand College of GPs, expressed disappointment over the lack of immediate funding for general practice.
Christchurch ED sees record 400-plus patients daily, raising safety concernsNew Zealand· 2025-05-26
Dr Luke Bradford says taking aspirin regularly doubles the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.
Old drugs, new tricks: From aspirin to statins – how repurposed meds can help fight cancersNew Zealand· 2025-05-11
Luke Bradford argued that extending the prescription limit to 12 months could be risky for patients.
Government mulling extending repeat prescriptions, doctors warn it may lead to ‘catastrophic’ GP shortagesNew Zealand· 2025-02-24
