To the Editor: Webber raises some well meaning points in his recent viewpoint article, some of which were taken out of context by the media.1 With respect to his comments on ophthalmologists, I would like to place on record some facts.
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- 1. Webber TD. What is wrong with Medicare? Med J Aust 2012.196: 18-19. <MJA full text>
- 2. Access Economics. Ophthalmology practice costs study, 2008–2009. February 2011. Report by Access Economics for Australian Society of Ophthalmologists Incorporated. Canberra: Access Economics, 2011. http://aso.asn.au/images/stories/Ophthalmology_practice_costs_study_2008-09.pdf (accessed Feb 2012).
- 3. PricewaterhouseCoopers. Medicare Schedule Review Board. A resource-based model of private medical practice in Australia — final report. Volume 2 — the model practice for each specialty. December 2000. http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/D5805C64E0C2D09ECA256F180048DBDA/$File/pcsvolumetwo.pdf (accessed Feb 2012).
- 4. Australian Medical Association. AMA Gaps Poster. 16 May 2011. http://ama.com.au/node/4387 (accessed Feb 2012).
- 5. Access Economics. Cataract treatment in Australia. Report by Access Economics Pty Limited for Alcon Laboratories Australia Pty Ltd. Canberra: Access Economics, 2009. http://www.aso.asn.au/images/stories/Alcon_cataract_FINAL_290909.pdf (accessed Feb 2012).
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