Doctor shortages and frozen Medicare rebates pushing regional GPs to closure

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Doctor shortages and frozen Medicare rebates pushing regional GPs to closure
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As Australia struggles through a national GP shortage, at least 3,500 patients from one closing clinic have been suddenly forced to find a new doctor.

abc.net.au/news/gp-shortage-crisis-striking-regional-rural-qld/101781440As Australia struggles through a national GP shortage, more than 3,000 patients from one clinic in regional Queensland have been suddenly forced to find a new doctor.A country GP clinic is closing, forcing 3,500 patients to find a new doctor and practice

One of those left searching for medical care is Raewyn Harlum, who needs an appointment within a week. "They've got to fit me in a week from today to take my dressing off and just check the wound's not infected."

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