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In Australia, general practitioner (GP) care is subsidised through the publicly funded health insurance system (Medicare). Injured workers may also access care funded by the workers\u2019 compensation system for work-related conditions. Consequently, injured workers may be required to navigate two healthcare funding systems simultaneously. This study examined injured workers\u2019 experiences of GP care across both systems to inform improved patient care and system reform.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Twelve participants with work-related musculoskeletal injuries were recruited. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis, following an inductive approach to coding and identifying key themes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Three themes were identified: (1) \u201cNavigating dual care funding systems\u201d, where participants described challenges accessing care across workers\u2019 compensation and Medicare; (2) \u201cWorkers\u2019 compensation systemic strains on care\u201d, where systemic pressures within workers\u2019 compensation affected workers\u2019 access to and GPs\u2019 delivery of care; and (3) \u201cGPs\u2019 management of workers\u2019 compensation-related tasks\u201d, where care experiences varied depending on how individual GPs approached workers\u2019 compensation-related tasks.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Workers described significant challenges arising from system fragmentation, administrative demands, and variability in GPs \u2018willingness to engage with the workers\u2019 compensation process. These experiences shaped access, continuity, and quality of care received. Workers preferred whole-person care, often changing GPs when their regular GP refused to engage with the workers\u2019 compensation system. Strengthening coordination between funding systems, streamlining administrative processes, and improving GP training could improve the care experiences. 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