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Patients booking their COVID vaccine say they were asked to pay for pre-jab appointments by GP clinics
A free and accessible coronavirus vaccination program has been key to Australia’s chart out of the pandemic, but some patients say they have been asked to attend paid appointments before accessing the vaccine.
Key points:
- Some patients say they have been asked to attend paid appointments ahead of being vaccinated against COVID-19
- Australia’s vaccination program is meant to be free and accessible, with all costs covered by Medicare
- Health Minister Greg Hunt says any paid consultations would be a “clear breach” of the rules
The ABC has heard from several people who say they tried to book vaccination appointments with their GP since bookings commenced on Wednesday, only to be told they had to attend a consultation appointment beforehand.
In some…
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