A nationwide survey of general practitioners reveals why appointments are taking longer on average. Photo: Alan Porritt/AAP PHOTOS

GPs are having to see patients for longer appointments to treat more complex medical needs, a snapshot of Australian practice reveals.

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The Health of the Nation report also finds a slight increase in the number of people delaying a visit to the doctor due to the cost of treatment.

Launched by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in Canberra on Tuesday, the report finds the average appointment time has increased in 2025 by one minute, to

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