GPRs 'under threat' after Govt pharmacy drive

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A government push to promote pharmacists for primary care instead of GPs could spell the end of the General Practitioner's Report (GPR) in protection underwriting and claims, MorganAsh suggests.

The tele-interview specialist says consumers are already using alternative sources of medical assistance, such as a physiotherapist or a chiropractor, and argues the government campaign could negate the GPR even further. GPRs have played a key role in the protection industry for years, helping to verify an applicant’s medical history when both calculating premiums and processing claims. But concerns over costs and missing information - particularly after a move to electronic reports - as well as the time it takes to obtain a GPR, have caused some commentators to question their value. ...

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