Virtual urgent-care services coming to a pharmacy near you

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Virtual urgent-care services coming to a pharmacy near you

Jonathan
Chilton-Towle
Emergency Consult clinical director Martyn Harvey says his organisation turns pharmacies into a one-stop shop for treating ailments requiring a doctor’s attention
Emergency Consult clinical director Martyn Harvey says his organisation turns pharmacies into a one-stop shop for treating ailments requiring a doctor’s attention

A handful of pharmacies in the North Island have started offering patients instant access to virtual consults with emergency doctors.

The service, called Emergency Consult, is offered in six pharmacies in Auckland, Hamilton and Taihape. Emergency Consult allows registered patients