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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Natasha May

$1,000 for a one-hour appointment: why are fees for Australia’s specialist doctors skyrocketing?

Money falls from the sky
Experts say skyrocketing fees being charged for specialist medical appointments are pricing some Australians out of seeking care. Photograph: The Guardian

In June, Veronica* received an email from the Perth practice where her son sees a paediatrician to manage his ADHD. It said an adjustment to their service fees meant the cost of a one-hour appointment would rise to $1,000.

She had to reread it. A 36% rise in fees?

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