Doctors across the nation could stop providing services next month unless a solution to the medical indemnity crisis is reached at the next meeting of federal and state treasurers.

About 500 Queensland doctors closed their practices last week, after the Beattie Government failed to reach agreement with them about reforms to personal injury legislation.

The Australian Medical Association is warning that the action could spread nationwide unless politicians agree to a national approach when they meet next month. “Doctors around the country are very worried about their capacity to continue to provide services,” Vice-President Trevor Mudge said.