College slams mandatory GP referral rules
The new requirements seem more focused on decreasing waiting times, says Dr Harry Nespolon
14th October 2019
The RACGP has hit out at the introduction of GP referral criteria in Victoria, saying their real purpose is to knock back patients in a bid to “artificially” cut outpatient waiting times.
Dr Harry Nespolon. Photo: RACGP
Under statewide rules starting next month, Victorian public hospitals will judge all new adult referrals for three specialties against core criteria,