Health services

• 10.9% of people in most disadvantaged areas delayed getting, or went without, prescription medication when needed due to cost 
• 20.4% of people delayed or did not see a health professional for their own mental health when needed due to cost
• 66.4% of people could always see their preferred GP when needed 

Data on people aged 45 years and over who saw a general practitioner in the last 12 months and their use of hospitals and emergency departments

Statistics about the operation of private acute and psychiatric hospitals, and free-standing day hospital facilities in Australia