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Ayesha Verrall: ‘We've almost got our health system backwards at the moment’ | HealthStuff <!--mynz:youtube-chapters--> {"v":1,"chapters":[{"timeSeconds":0,"label":"Introduction to Health System Issues","summary":"The interview begins with the interviewer thanking the guest, Ayesha Verrall, for her time and for looking into the main themes of the video."},{"timeSeconds":14,"label":"High Number of New Zealanders Cannot Afford GP","summary":"Verrall states that a large number of New Zealanders cannot afford to see a GP, citing research that 655,000 people are in this situation. She explains that this leads to minor problems becoming major issues that require expensive treatment later."},{"timeSeconds":37,"label":"Only 11% Feel No Concerns About Health System","summary":"The interviewer highlights that only 11% of people surveyed have no concerns about the health system, while the other 89% do. Verrall agrees that this is a significant issue."},{"timeSeconds":54,"label":"Daily Experience and Struggles with Healthcare Access","summary":"Verrall discusses the daily experiences of people struggling to access healthcare, including difficulty seeing a GP or a family member experiencing mental health issues. She notes that these stories are often scary and justified."},{"timeSeconds":111,"label":"Health System Backwards, Needs 10 Years to Fix","summary":"Verrall states that the health system is 'almost backwards' and will require 10 years to fix, emphasizing that there are no easy solutions. She believes that setting priorities is crucial for improvement."},{"timeSeconds":146,"label":"Focus on Prevention Over Emergency Care","summary":"Verrall explains that the current system is like 'the fence at the top of the cliff' rather than 'the ambulance at the bottom'. She advocates for focusing on preventative measures rather than just emergency care."},{"timeSeconds":220,"label":"Reasons for Health System Concerns","summary":"Verrall lists several reasons for concerns about the health system, including GP costs, staff shortages, surgery delays, and data security. She also mentions equity of access as a key issue."},{"timeSeconds":250,"label":"Blame Game Hinders Progress","summary":"Verrall suggests that the 'blame game' between political parties is hindering progress in fixing the health system, which she believes is a long-term project."}]} <!--/mynz:youtube-chapters-->