More than 40% of GPs plan to reduce their hours: AusDoc survey
Burnout and unsatisfactory remuneration were blamed in equal measure
The ‘Great GP Resignation’ is more likely to mutate into the ‘Great Shift to Part-Time Practice’, an Australian Doctor survey suggests.
Facing an ongoing pandemic, no suggestion rebates for standard consults will improve and other political attacks — such as Professor Ian Hickie accusing GPs of not monitoring their mental health patients — we asked GPs about their career plans.
With the main medical groups saying the specialty has reached crisis point, there has been talk of doctors opting for early retirement.
On that question, 28% of the 750 respondents said they had already quit general practice, had plans to find a new career or planned to retire completely within 12 months.
