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2016 report card paints dire picture of nation's hospitals

Doctors says they're treating more patients with fewer resources
Doctors says they're treating more patients with fewer resources Source: AAP

Doctors are predicting increasing numbers of patients in public hospitals will suffer from life-threatening conditions. Because, they say, waiting times for treatment are too long. Releasing a new report card today (thurs), the Australian Medical Association says projected federal spending is falling short of Australia's health needs.


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Doctors are predicting increasing numbers of patients in public hospitals will suffer from life-threatening conditions. Because, they say, waiting times for treatment are too long. Releasing a new report card today (thurs), the Australian Medical Association says projected federal spending is falling short of Australia's health needs.



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