I have probably only been to the GP once or twice in my life... but that changed after having two kids.
I believe some of this can be tied to the very rapidly changing demographics in Australia. I have no data to back this up, but I do see quite often amongst parents that they will shop around for a GP that gives them antibiotics because back *home*, that's what they were expected to do.
So it is not uncommon for people to drive 30 minutes to their favourite GP somewhere to get exactly what they want...
I believe some of this can be tied to the very rapidly changing demographics in Australia. I have no data to back this up, but I do see quite often amongst parents that they will shop around for a GP that gives them antibiotics because back *home*, that's what they were expected to do.
So it is not uncommon for people to drive 30 minutes to their favourite GP somewhere to get exactly what they want...