The Opposition says Labor is breaking an election promise by reducing the opening hours of urgent care clinics that were announced ahead of last year's federal election. Key points: The opposition says the federal government is not doing enough to help recruit doctors A clinic operator says he has not been told to open during certain hours He says the …
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners says the industry needs to raise the "prestige" of general practice to help fix regional doctor shortages in Mount Gambier and other regional centres. Key points: Health leaders say there are not enough GPs being trained in Australia to meet demand Medical students are choosing to move into specialist roles rather than working …
A concerned regional general practitioner has called for greater communication about the management of COVID-19 cases ahead of the reopening of the South Australian border. Key points: Doctor calls for specific regional COVID details to ensure medical clinics are prepared for looming arrival of the virus Concerns GPs will be treating COVID-19 patients and visiting aged care homes, which could …