Kimberley shows decrease in GP numbers as rural GPs hit record numbers across WA

The Kimberley has seen a decline in GPs, even as rural WA surpassed 1,000 doctors for the first time, necessitating an increase of 300 GPs to meet future demand by 2030. Rural Health West’s Professor Catherine Elliot emphasized the importance of support for GPs, noting a 5.8% yearly increase in rural practitioners, with a notable rise in female GPs and International Medical Graduates among new arrivals.

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