A Tamworth native has brought specialist training in retinal diseases and uveitis acquired at a world-class UK eye hospital back home where it’s needed most.
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Tamworth ophthalmologist granted 2022 extension; work towards permanent solution continues
An overseas-trained ophthalmologist whose ability to practise in Tamworth was under threat due to workforce distribution policy has been granted another extension until 2022, as work continues towards a permanent solution for an issue affecting many medical fields.
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Stopgap solution for Tamworth’s precarious ophthalmology situation
Tamworth and its surrounding region have narrowly avoided an ophthalmology care crisis after the health department granted a six-month extension for an ophthalmologist who was about to leave due to a “flawed policy” controlling workforce distribution.
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‘Flawed’ system leaves region with looming ophthalmology shortage
A regional New South Wales area that may have its ophthalmology services cut in half within months is blaming the shortage on what it describes as a flawed system controlling workforce distribution that “disadvantages” country communities.
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