2 Apr 2024

Psychologists rebel against proposed changes

From Morning Report, 6:45 am on 2 April 2024

Thousands of psychologists are rebelling against rule changes that many fear will make it even harder for patients to get help.

The registering body, the Psychologists Board, is proposing changes that mean some of them could be restricted in the types of conditions they are able to treat.

Critics say patients could miss out, with the country already struggling with a dire shortage of care.

Health Correspondent Rowan Quinn reports.