Medicare is being disrupted and doctors are under attack
The turf war between medical and allied health professions is a symptom of Australia’s public health system having been dreamt up in very different times.
The central role of the doctor in our health system is under threat like never before.
“Allied health workers have increased expectations about their role,” says Professor Stephen Duckett, a member of the government’s taskforce on Medicare.
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Tanveer Ahmed is an author and practising psychiatrist. Connect with Tanveer on Twitter.
