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Doctor shortage endangering regional Australians’ lives

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A shortage of doctors in remote and regional centres is leaving some Australians without access to immediate medical care. Recruiters say restrictions on overseas recruitment and lack of incentives is making it tougher than ever to attract doctors to the bush.


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By Joe Axiaq, Rhiannon Elston

Source: SBS



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A shortage of doctors in remote and regional centres is leaving some Australians without access to immediate medical care. Recruiters say restrictions on overseas recruitment and lack of incentives is making it tougher than ever to attract doctors to the bush.



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