Maternity services in the bush often better than the city, expert says

Chris McLennan
Updated November 17 2020 - 5:02pm, first published 4:16pm
Adjunct Professor Ruth Stewart rejected as an "urban myth" the argument rural maternity services are less safe than larger units.
Adjunct Professor Ruth Stewart rejected as an "urban myth" the argument rural maternity services are less safe than larger units.

Australia's new rural health commissioner does not believe big is necessarily better when it comes to maternity services in the bush.

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Chris McLennan

Chris McLennan

National Rural Property Writer

ACM national rural property writer based in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. Career journalist. Multi award winner.

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