Doctor shortage leaving Australia's rural areas 'in crisis'

A shortage of doctors in remote and regional centres is leaving some Australians without access to immediate medical care.

Doctor shortages leave remote communities without proper medical support over festive period: RDAA

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When six-year-old Hannah got stung by a wasp playing outside on the family farm, her mother Abbey Strauss wasn’t immediately concerned - but she soon realised she needed urgent help.

“By the time she walked back inside, she said she couldn’t breathe and collapsed on the floor,” Ms Strauss told SBS News.

Hannah was having an allergic reaction.

More in English via SBS News.


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