Patients are paying more out of pocket for GP visits: Explainer 14 Jan

Indian doctor write medical prescription at his working place.

Patients are paying more out of pocket for GP visits. Source: Moment RF / Evgeniia Siiankovskaia/Getty Images

The annual survey of health clinics found a decline in the number letting patients who use Medicare to cover expenses upfront. But the Health Minister says increased government funding has actually boosted bulk billing rates. Listen to SBS Sinhala explainer for more information.


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