Modelling accessibility of adult neurology care in Australia, 2020-2034.

Steve Simpson YapFederico FrascoliLucinda HarrisonCharles MalpasJames BurrellNicholas ChildLauren P GilesChristian LueckMerrilee NeedhamBenjamin TsangTomas Kalincik

Published in: BMJ neurology open (2023)

Modelling of the neurologist workforce in Australia for 2020-2034 demonstrates a significant shortfall of supply relative to current and projected demand. Interventions to increase neurologist workforce may attenuate this shortfall but will not eliminate it. Thus, additional interventions are needed, including improved efficiency and additional use of support staff.

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