GPs relying on JobKeeper to keep their practice open
Brisbane GPs Dr Fiona Raciti and Dr Maria Boulton say patient numbers are down while costs for PPE and admin are up
So far, GP Dr Fiona Raciti has racked up a $10,000 bill for personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 crisis — and that’s just the tip of the financial iceberg that’s hit her Brisbane practice.
As is the case for many smaller businesses, the mixed-billing practice she and partner Dr Maria Boulton set up is bleeding money and relying on JobKeeper to help pay staff.
