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Regional patients struggle to access mental health teleservices

Regional patients struggle to access mental health teleservices

Rural and regional people say a recent Medicare change is affecting access to mental health treatment. The change, implemented in November, means patients will need to see a GP face-to-face first to access treatment via video consultation.

Australia Wide · Australian Broadcasting Corporation

February 26, 202625m 0s

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Rural and regional people say a recent Medicare change is affecting access to mental health treatment. The change, implemented in November, means patients will need to see a GP face-to-face first to access treatment via video consultation.

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