Fed: Medical colleges warning over continuity of health care
Australia's medical colleges have added their voices to warnings people could facegaps in health care unless the federal government takes action to stem the medical indemnitycrisis.
The Committee of Presidents of Medical Colleges says medical services will be cut unlessthe government locks in a rescue plan to avoid the collapse of Australia's biggest medicalinsurer.
Without action, doctors warn they may have to stop practising after June 30, when a$35 million government lifeline to United Medical Protection expires.
UMP provides coverage to 60 per cent of doctors in Australia.
Committee chairman JONATHAN PHILLIPS says they want to work with governments and healthadministrations to fix the problem.
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KEYWORD: INDEMNITY (CANBERRA)
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