\u201cThat has overtaken the pain, like when I think $4000 where I\u2019m going to take $4000 from,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
His dental dilemma is a familiar story with millions skipping costly dental and medical appointments. <\/p>\n
\u201cOne in five Australians is actually delaying doctor visits due to cost,\u201d Finder\u2019s Taylor Blackburn said.<\/p>\n
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Robby Khera\u2019s toothache cost him $4000. Credit: 7NEWS<\/p>\n
New data from Finder has uncovered financial pressure is forcing one in five to emergency departments because they can\u2019t afford a GP. <\/p>\n
It found 27 per cent of those surveyed copped unexpected medical costs despite having health insurance and 1.5 million Australians are cancelling their private cover.<\/p>\n
\u201cEverything is all adding up and it is really, really pushing us to the limits,\u201d Khera said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s a lot of people that have to make the tough decision between eating and seeing the doctor or keeping the lights on or having their tooth fixed,\u201d Blackburn said.<\/p>\n
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New data shows Australians are skipping medical appointments due to cost. Credit: 7NEWS<\/p>\n
More than 80 per cent of GPs now bulk bill but patients can wait a year to access public dental clinics, with many dipping into retirement savings to fund treatment. <\/p>\n
Health care delays can worsen conditions and result in tens of thousands of preventable hospitalisations.\u00a0<\/p>\n