White coat hypertension occurs when some people have raised blood pressure levels as a result of simply going to their GP and being tested. Dr Norman Swan discusses the impact of this on your healthcare and any long-term effects that result from it. Produced by GSB, Australian Broadcasting Corporation & NPS: Better choices, Better health. Be medicinewise.
Read more about treating high blood pessure: http://www.nps.org.au/bemedicinewise/managing_pain/chronic_conditions/high_blood_pressure