The first comprehensive national survey of general practice patients has found that 88 per cent of people have a usual family doctor and 83 per cent of people are very satisfied or satisfied with the medical care they receive. Essential Research conducted the survey for the AMA during January 2010. There were 1510 respondents. AMA President, Dr Andrew Pesce, said the survey confirms that Australians rate their family doctor as the most important part of the health system. "The health reform debate to date has been focussed on hospitals," Dr Pesce said...
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