Is Medicare fit for purpose?

An Australian Medical Association report shows patients who can leave hospital are instead having to stay put, unable to move to the next phase of care.

The national peak medical group, the A-M-A's latest report is warning of a so-called hospital exit block with reduced beds available and increased waiting times for ambulance services. Credit: Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images

Key Points

• The national peak medical group, the A-M-A's latest report is warning of a so-called hospital exit block with reduced beds available and increased waiting times for ambulance services.
• The problem arises when patients who are medically ready to be discharged cannot exit the system because they have nowhere to go.
• The federal Health Minister says there is no doubt hospitals around the country are under pressure.

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