We asked GPs to tell us how the NZ Medical Specialists & Hospitals Directory is used in their practice, how useful they find the directory and what they like about it. The following statistics are based on GP's who responded to the survey

We asked GPs how useful they find the directory - 95% find it either Extremely Useful or Useful.

80% of GPs tell us this is the only referral directory / resource they use.

We asked GPs how often they use the directory - 65% use it at least once a week.
87% of GPs use the directory at least once a month

‘Easy to find what you need - well laid out.'
Dr R. Alberts

‘Comprehensive and up to date.'
Dr T. James

'I don't know many Specialists, so good to know who's available.'
Dr A. Scott

'Coming from a smaller province where Specialists are limited, we find this invaluable for identifying specialists outside the province.'
Dr L. Soffie

'Summary of subspeciality and interests of individual Specialist.'
Dr M.L.Vaughan

'Arrangement by area, field of speciality, details of specialist interests of major use to new doctors in area.'
Dr A. Hawkins

'It's very easy to use - well categorised.'
Dr A. Narayan

'Not only do you list the area of speciality e.g. O&G but also areas of special interest / expertise.'
Dr L. Ashby

Every completed GP Survey form that was returned to us went in the draw to win a case of premium wine. The winner of the draw for the 15th Edition was S. Milson, Auckland.