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Number of Australians putting off GP visits doubles amid high appointment costs

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Health Minister Mark Butler announcing Medicare 40 Year Anniversary Source: AAP / MICK TSIKAS/AAPIMAGE

As Australia's universal healthcare scheme, Medicare, celebrates its 40th anniversary, new data reveals patients are increasingly avoiding visits to the doctor due to high appointment costs.

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As Australia's universal healthcare scheme, Medicare, celebrates its 40th anniversary, new data reveals patients are increasingly avoiding visits to the doctor due to high appointment costs.

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