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RACGP President calls on GPs to take action ahead of Federal Election
Dr Harry Nespolon wants members to advocate and increase awareness of the issues affecting Australia’s GPs and their patients.
RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon believes GPs should raise issues regarding the sustainability and quality of general practice.
‘I am calling on each and every one of you to get involved,’ RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon said in a letter to members.
‘The Federal Election is fast approaching and this presents us with an opportunity to influence the priorities of our future government.
‘Policy change will only occur through sustained and united pressure from GPs and our patients. If we don’t lead, no one else will.
‘I am strongly encouraging you to join me and help raise awareness with your local MPs and electoral candidates, as well as your patients.’
Dr Nespolon believes GPs should raise issues such as modernising medicine, reducing out-of-pocket costs, mental health services, and the delivery of complex care.
‘Implementation of these key priorities will improve patient access and health outcomes, reduce out-of-pocket costs and increase support for us all,’ Dr Nespolon said.
‘Talk to your patients about how these issues affect them. Write to your local MP and electoral candidates, calling for them to prioritise patient care and general practice, and encourage your patients to do the same.’
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