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Mick Evans, a 70-year-old farmer from South Australia, faced a three-day wait for a hospital transfer after a mild heart attack, highlighting regional healthcare delays. His wife, Suzi, drove hundreds of kilometers daily for visits. The couple, along with mental health advocate Suzi, express frustration over long waits for basic GP visits in rural areas. The Labor governments handling of ramping has been criticized, with the opposition promising a system-wide approach. Regional residents call for more investment in country hospitals, while SA Health emphasizes patient safety measures.

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