A public inquiry into rural health has only strengthened the longstanding argument for better remote health services.
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Tasmania's health system has, for many years, been criticised.
The situation has been labelled a crisis, health ministers have been called failures, and in some tragic cases, changes have only been called for after a patient has died.
But much of that public criticism has been focused on the state's three main hospitals - Launceston General Hospital, the Royal Hobart Hospital, and the North West Regional Hospital. For many Tasmanians, though, hospitals are not their first port of call. Those living in remote, and rural areas of the state often rely on GPs, and even pharmacists for medical advice and care.
In a submission to the inquiry, the Tasmanian branch of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia highlighted how "community pharmacy plays a role in reducing the number of acute care presentations to hospitals", yet "pharmacists are overlooked by health policy makers".
The State of Public Health Tasmania 2018 report found unemployment was higher in rural areas - as a result, it is not uncommon for people in rural areas to not have access to private health, and therefore rely on the public system.
But that means waiting lists. This is why pharmacists could, and should be better utilised.
Why can't they treat minor ailments? This would not only provide a quicker service for rural patients, but it would be less costly than a trip to the GP.
And even when patients can afford to access treatment, they may not be able to find a GP to provide it.
It is the same old problem of not being able to attract, and then retain staff.
In just one example raised by the Australian Medical Association's Tasmanian branch, there are four full-time doctors needed at various clinics from Swansea down to the Tasman Medical Centre.
One of the key issues has always been income. This is where the federal government needs to step in, and create incentives for GPs to relocate, and stay in rural areas.