Juliet wants to see a doctor. She rang our clinic today (December 10) for an appointment and the earliest she could get in was February 17.
Medical referrals
The “system” by which general practitioners refer patients to specialists is a mystery to most people, myself included, and I worked in the health sector for several years. How and why do GPs select which specialists to refer people to? Why should you need a referral to see a skin specialist if you have a [...]
GP shortage in Mount Gambier
Although we are mostly happy with life in Mount Gambier, one issue that causes concern is the lack of easy access to GPs. Juliet made an appointment to see a doctor today and the earliest she could get in was December 3. That’s a wait of 16 days! A patient could be dead or cured [...]
