澳大利亚农村居民面临严重的保健差距,与城市居民相比,资金和获得机会较少。 Rural Australians face severe healthcare disparities, with less funding and access compared to city residents.

澳大利亚农村居民在保健方面面临巨大差距,超过18 000人在一小时的车程内得不到初级保健。 Rural Australians face significant healthcare disparities, with over 18,000 lacking primary care within an hour's drive. 他们每年获得的保健经费比城市居民少将近850澳元,导致可预防的住院率和可避免的死亡率较高。 They receive nearly A$850 less in healthcare funding annually than city dwellers, leading to higher rates of preventable hospitalizations and avoidable deaths. 边远地区和主要城市之间的预期寿命差距高达16岁。 The life expectancy gap between remote areas and major cities is up to 16 years. 临床医生往往接受农村地区较低的护理标准,认为这比零好。 Clinicians often accept lower standards of care in rural areas, viewing it as better than none. 虚拟保健可以有所帮助,但必须设计完善,人员配备适当,以避免结果恶化。 Virtual healthcare could help, but must be well-designed and properly staffed to avoid worsening outcomes. 需要量身定制的解决办法,以改善获得服务的机会和质量。 Tailored solutions to improve access and quality are needed.