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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
Health
Michael Parris

Hunter GP changes draw mixed reaction

EXPANDED PROGRAM: Federal MPs Dan Repacholi, Meryl Swanson and Pat Conroy with Hunter GP Association president Dr Lee Fong in Windale on Thursday. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

A national program designed to force overseas-trained GPs to set up shop in remote and rural areas has expanded to cover the entire Hunter region, sparking a mixed reaction from doctor groups.

Health Minister Mark Butler announced on Thursday that the number of Distribution Priority Areas across Australia would grow to 707 and include larger regional centres such as Newcastle.

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