What should GPs charge patient no-shows? $50 appears to be the magic number

Most GPs said no-shows were becoming increasingly common.

Patients not showing up at appointments is a growing problem in general practice, according to an AusDoc survey of GPs, as well as Dr Mukesh Haikerwal.

Dr Haikerwal, a former AMA president and Melbourne GP, is trialling a $50 fine for no-shows to stem losses of thousands of dollars a week.