GP workforce in crisis, new report reveals

Dr Chandra Deepak Pokharel (R) spoke to SBS Nepali about the challenges faced by GPs in their profession.

Almost a third of Australia's G-Ps say they'll stop practising in the next five years, a new report reveals. Credit: (L) AAP/PA/Alamy/Anthony Devlin , (R) SBS Nepali/Abhas Parajuli

Burnout, heavy workloads, and greater dissatisfaction with their jobs - almost a third of Australia's GPs say they'll stop practising in the next five years. The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners' new Health of the Nation Report reveals GPs are in desperate need of support. SBS Nepali spoke to Dr Chandra Deepak Pokharel, who has been working as a general practitioner in Melbourne, about the latest challenges in this profession.



Share

Follow SBS Nepali

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

Nepali News

Watch it onDemand

Watch now