What are healthcare services like in Broome?
We asked retirees if they have access to good medical care in Broome. They wrote...
"Healthcare services in Broome are comprehensive and accessible, with a range of facilities available to residents and visitors. The town has a public hospital, Broome Hospital, which provides a variety of services including emergency care, maternity services, and outpatient clinics. There are also several private medical practices throughout the town offering general practitioner services. Specialist services are also available, including mental health services, physiotherapy, and dental care. For those requiring ongoing care, there are aged care facilities and home care services. The Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services also provides culturally appropriate healthcare to the Indigenous population. Despite being a remote location, Broome has a well-equipped Royal Flying Doctor Service for emergency medical evacuations. Telehealth services are also increasingly being used to connect patients in Broome with specialists in larger cities," said another expat in Broome, Australia.
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What are healthcare services like in Broome?
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