Out-of-hours GP concerns to be dealt with in delayed review

When announced in April, the review's terms of reference stated it would produce a report with recommendations for the health minister within six months — that is, by early December. Picture: Thinkstock

GP concerns expressed this week about pressures on out-of-hours services will be dealt with as part of a strategic review of all general practice, the Department of Health has said.

However, when this review was announced on April 3, its terms of reference stated it would produce a report with recommendations for the health minister within six months — that is, by early December.