The precarious state of general practice is the most concerning pressure on the healthcare system right now, says federal Health Minister Mark Butler, who has been meeting experts to brainstorm long- and short-term solutions, amid concerns the GP workforce could be on the brink of collapse.
Just days after GPs descended on Canberra to discuss shrinking incomes and fewer people joining the profession, Mr Butler met his Coalition counterpart, Anne Ruston, and Australian Medical Association (AMA) representatives for roundtable talks aimed at fixing a looming crisis.
