ABC News – Australia ·australia ·2 hours ago

'Different doctor every fortnight' is the reality for these residents

Strahan, a Tasmanian coastal town, has lacked a permanent general practitioner since 2017, forcing residents to see rotating doctors. Jamie McGuinness, who sustained a brain injury two decades ago, must repeatedly explain his medical history to different GPs. Ochre Health, the clinic operator, offers over $300,000 annually plus relocation assistance but struggles attracting rural doctors.

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