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Why so many psychiatrists are quitting


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Why would dozens of psychiatrists, dedicated to helping people at times of crisis, walk away from their jobs?

On one hand it’s a simple pay dispute, but those who’ve been inside the system say it’s broken, with a demoralised workforce delivering substandard care.

There’s a spotlight on the failures of mental health care in the New South Wales public system and a doctor has shared fears of another ‘Bondi Junction’ attack after witnessing someone with violent thoughts absconding from hospital.

Today, Four Corners reporter Avani Dias on why dozens more doctors are threatening to quit and what it means for patients. 

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