It’s rare to be able to tell the truth – here’s what’s wrong with the mental health system

Over two decades as a GP I've witnessed the decline of mental health services. Don't get me started on psychiatrists

I am a GP who has worked in the Hunter region since 1999. This may be longer than you anticipated, but it is so rare to be given an opportunity to tell the truth as I see it that I thought I would make the most of it.

First of all, I want to talk about the general level of service as I have observed it.