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South Africa vs. Australia - What is the score?

Ian Couper
South African Family Practice | Vol 22, No 3 | a2173 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/safp.v22i3.2173 | © Copyright Status: Not provided. Contact Holding Institution to verify copyright status. Rights Holder: South African Academy of Family Physicians
Submitted: 31 October 2011 | Published: 30 June 2000

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Ian Couper, MEDUNSA, South Africa

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Abstract

This paper looks at general practice in Australia from a South African's perspective. lt focuses on some of the advantages and disadvantages of the National Heath lnsurance Scheme, which is the cornerstone of health care in Australia. Other issues discussed are the status of general practice, general practice training, the role of hospitals, and the Aboriginal Health Service.

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National Heath lnsurance Scheme; Australia; South Africa

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