He really is a special kind of dumb.pic.twitter.com/KzeP1NV0iD
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Yeah, it's terrible advice - how about we leave emergency departments for medical emergencies?
Yes. Yes, it is 
You’re absolutely right that this is an irresponsible suggestion & from a Fed, no less! Someone should direct this MP to contact any health dept. in Nova Scotia & ask them how misusing ERs harms the entire health care system.
Both the Australian federal govt and all state govts have plans in place to reduce non-essential ED use it's a major public health KPI I'm honestly staggered to hear someone say this!
He is such an idiot. Even his colleagues treat him like he's just a naughty boy.
@acemonline Agreed; flies in face of current recommendations. Best fix is to support primary care to enable access to appropriate care. EDs should not be first port-of-call...
Insert average wait for an appointment with GP on mid north coast - 2 weeks.
And that's one of the biggest issues, because the primary focus should be on improving access to GP services not encouraging people towards pricier, less effective options
Clinics will often want to see proof of insurance or a deposit up front. ED has to see everyone. Also...I am pretty sure clinic docs charge more than $52. I was quoted over $200 last I checked.
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