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Over 200 NSW Psychiatrists Plan Mass Resignation Over Pay

1/16/2025

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Psychiatrists Resign Over Pay

More than 200 psychiatrists in New South Wales are set to resign on January 21, escalating a pay dispute with the state government. They are demanding a 25% salary increase, highlighting a troubling 30% wage gap compared to their counterparts in other states. This mass resignation could severely disrupt mental health services, leaving vulnerable patients in a precarious situation.

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GPs Empowered for ADHD

The Royal Australian College of GPs is calling on the New South Wales Government to overhaul ADHD treatment access following the resignation of 200 psychiatrists. By empowering GPs to prescribe ADHD medications, they hope to cut wait times and ease the burden on the mental health system, ultimately improving patient care and tackling workforce shortages.

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Psychiatrists Resign Over Pay

More than 200 psychiatrists in New South Wales are set to resign on January 21, escalating a pay dispute with the state government. They are demanding a 25% salary increase, highlighting a troubling 30% wage gap compared to their counterparts in other states. This mass resignation could severely disrupt mental health services, leaving vulnerable patients in a precarious situation.

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