New research shows the NBN is improving regional Australians’ access to healthcare and information, but Cootamundra’s medical practices are yet to have an online presence.
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The NBN Broadband Index shows regional Australians are more likely to seek information online because of a perception there was no suitable health provider or specialist locally, look up symptoms for a condition online or engage with health professionals online than their metropolitan counterparts.
One medical practice in Cootamundra said “there’s no need for a website” and “it’s just something we’ve never done” while another centre did not wish to comment.
Both the Kruger Medical Centre in Harden and the Young District Medical Centre have websites with information about services, fees, accessibility and even news.
