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COVID royal commission backer says things have changed

The Albanese government has been forced to defend its decision not to set up a royal commission but rather a three-expert inquiry into the pandemic.

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Melbourne GP says Medicare incentives unlikely to make it easier to see bulk-bulling doctor

It is a move the federal government hopes will help put a stop to the rapid decline of bulk-billing rates, but GPs say the changes still mean most people seeing a doctor will have to pay for it.

ABC News

Hard road to birth amid maternity closures

Rural doctors are calling for urgent action to stop maternity closures and bypasses, as hundreds of families travel long distances to give birth.

AAP

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SA trial of new pre-eclampsia finger prick test brings hope of faster diagnosis in pregnancy

A new device being trialled to test for a common but potentially serious pregnancy condition could "save a lot of lives" in rural and remote areas, researchers claim — but it is still years away from mainstream use.

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Blackwater GP clinic closes due to rural doctor shortage, putting other clinics under increasing pressure

After losing its permanent GP in March, this health clinic 'exhausted all options' trying to recruit a new one. After 54 years, it is now set to close, while other clinics in the region are still desperately trying to recruit doctors.

ABC News

Mass exodus of GPs from health system prompts dire warning from regional doctors

After 40 years of general practice, Clyde Ronan would like to retire but there's no-one to replace him. Now the rural doctors' peak body is calling for urgent reform of the GP system to attract more junior doctors.

ABC News

Bush doctors need carrots as dire warnings of drain are raised

Rural medical clinics say doctors are leaving to work in urban areas or asking for more money to stay in the bush.

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Doctors 'need a carrot' to stay rural

The Rural Doctors Association of Australia says Labor's health policies are making it hard to attract and retain medical staff in the bush.

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Doctors ‘need a carrot’ to stay rural

The Rural Doctors Association of Australia says Labor’s health policies are making it hard to attract and retain medical staff in the bush.

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More than half of regional Australians are not seeking medical help for chronic pain due to isolation, survey finds

More than half of people suffering chronic pain in regional Australia are not getting the right medical help to deal with it due to where they live, a new survey reveals.

ABC News

Japanese encephalitis virus threat for southern Australia when mosquitoes return

Mosquitoes cause serious concerns in southern Australia, where a deadly virus was detected for the first time this year.

ABC News

Health workers paint dire picture of Australia’s hospital systems as more than 8,500 staff isolate

Effects of Covid surge and staff shortages reach regional centres, putting pressure on local clinics

The Guardian - AU

Country doctor shortages are taking a toll on people's health. Mallee candidates share their healthcare plans

People in western Victoria are being diagnosed with serious illnesses later, and sometimes too late to save their lives, the Rural Doctors Association says. Here is what Mallee candidates say they will do to improve healthcare in the region.

ABC News

Rural health at crisis point as towns go without local doctors, fund their own medical practice

Attracting and retaining doctors is an age-old problem for rural areas. Will the election be a game changer?

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Record spend to 'turbocharge' regions

The federal government says its budget spending on regional Australia sets a new record, with funding for roads, rail, energy, health and connectivity.

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