GP visits costing Australians more than ever, survey finds

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners' 2024 report shows rising out-of-pocket costs hit vulnerable with chronic, complex and mental illnesses hardest

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Out of pocket costs to visit general practitioners are higher than ever, a survey from the peak body for GPs has found, along with the first indications in a long time of a boost in GP workforce numbers.

The gap has risen to an average $36.86 for a 20-minute consult in 2024, up from $34.91 last year, according to the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners' 2024 health of the nation report.

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