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Robyn Wuth

Doctors wasting too much time on bureaucratic red rape

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners says GPs waste too much time on red tape. Photo: Getty

GPs waste too much time on bureaucratic red tape using non-standardised templates and outdated data-sharing that should be spent on patient care.

Improving collaboration between general practices, other specialists and hospitals would streamline the health system and improve patient outcomes, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) said.

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