About 65,000 Canberrans are on a waitlist to see a publicly funded specialist to find out if they need to join another waitlist for surgery.
Health / Canberra, ACT
More than 65,000 Canberrans are waiting to see a medical specialist
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One in 10More than 65,000 Canberrans are waiting to see a medical specialist
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