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The Australian Patients Association is an independent not-for-profit organisation dedicated to championing and protecting the rights and interests of all patients, and improving overall patient care and health outcomes. We believe that an effective patient support group representing the rights and interests of all patients can have a positive influence on the development of national healthcare policy. Please join our cause today. We’re currently on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. |
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