I paid $26k for surgery instead of using private health insurance
Amid long public waitlists and the increasing cost of Gold cover, people are forking out thousands for surgery in the private system. What’s the pros and cons?
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I’ve got an online habit that worries doctors
A chronically ill Sydney woman goes online for this reason, like many of us do. But doctors are alarmed by the trend and are urging people to be careful.
Big mental health shock in the budget
Psychologists and psychiatrists have slammed the federal government for ignoring mental health in the budget, saying they are devastated.
The nine household items that are putting people in hospital
Accidents at home are rising, often for reasons you’d least expect. See how to reduce your likelihood of ending up in hospital.
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Major AI problem you could face in your next visit to the doctor
Australian doctors are being warned about using artificial intelligence software after dangerous errors have been reported.
Proposed bulk-billing shake-up to help more Aussies see GP for free
The Royal Australian College of GPs is pushing for the bulk-billing incentive to be expanded to include a specific age group that was considered the most likely to delay care.
How does your body compare to your age?
Your “health age” is a good way to check if you need to consider some lifestyle changes. Find out yours. Take our test.
Doctors reveal key to fix Medicare bulk billing
Doctors are calling for a $4.5 billion cash injection to overhaul Medicare and lift bulk billing rates by boosting the rebate for a standard GP appointment and properly funding longer consults.
How you can access paracetamol from today
New rules for Aussies looking to buy one of the country’s most popular medications have taken effect today.
More women fall ill after ‘dodgy’ injections
Two more women have been hospitalised with suspected botulism as another fights for life, with all three believed to have received unregulated anti-wrinkle injections from the same person.
If you’re asking people to repeat things you need to do this
A third of hearing loss cases are preventable – and experts are worried that 77 per cent of Aussies aren’t doing this one check up every year.
Aus Post reveals top health items we’re going crazy for
Aussies have been cashing in on a range of items as they put their health and lifestyle first according to Australia Post.
Major change to paracetamol and new warning issued
The way Australians buy paracetamol is set to change, as experts warn people of the dangers of switching to alternate painkillers. See how it affects you.
Huge benefit 14m Aussies have weeks to get
Millions of Aussies are rushing to make appointments so they can claim extras from their health insurance before the December 31 cut off.
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