The shift away from universal bulk-billing has highlighted the tricky process of GPs deciding when to charge and when to bulk-bill, often based on limited information.

Although when some patients open their mouths, it makes GPs’ jobs that little bit easier.

Port Macquarie GP Dr Marian Dover took to Twitter to share a classic case, which prompted a few other eyebrow-raising examples.

The wine of your choice, but a case of it! Actually had a barrister say to me “we spent a bit more than we expected to in Europe so could you bb me?” I asked how often they gave a 50% discount in those circumstances…end of conversation