To find your IHI number: An Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI) is a unique number for healthcare. It ensures accurate information for the right person during care. You have an IHI if: If not eligible for Medicare or DVA, learn how to get an IHI. If not eligible for Medicare but Read more…
The recent buzz about tripling Medicare rebates for general practitioners is not accurate. While there’s a myriad of codes used by doctors for billing, the essential fact is, the item numbers haven’t tripled. For instance, a standard consultation (item 23) for treating a sore throat with antibiotics still fetches around Read more…
Ever found yourself in a doctor’s waiting room, watching the clock tick well past your appointment time? It’s a common frustration, and the answer to why doctors always run late is both simple and complex. Doctors operate on set appointment slots, typically 15 to 20 minutes each. However, the complexity Read more…
Prescription repeats, though convenient, can pose risks. Take, for instance, blood pressure medication; receiving five or six months’ worth of prescriptions at once may seem harmless, but there are potential dangers. If you have multiple repeats and fail to monitor your blood pressure regularly, the medication may mask an underlying Read more…
Physiotherapy can be covered by Medicare for chronically ill patients in Australia. To access this coverage, your GP must develop a care plan for your chronic condition. A chronic condition is one that lasts six months or longer or is likely to last that duration. For a care plan, you Read more…
Medicare, Australia’s universal health insurance, ensures that citizens and permanent residents, along with eligible visitors, have access to essential healthcare services. Bulk billing is a system where healthcare providers, like doctors or physiotherapists, accept the payment provided by Medicare as full compensation for their services. Essentially, you don’t have to Read more…
A Simple Guide to Getting a Job as a Medical Receptionist Wondering how to land a job as a Medical Receptionist? Here’s a simple plan for you. Introduction: Why Read This? We’re sharing this guide on the patient portal because many Medical Receptionists started as patients in the same practice. Read more…
In Australia, you can order your own blood or urine tests directly from some pathology companies, but not all of them offer this option. For instance, Dorevich Pathology requires a doctor’s referral and doesn’t accept direct requests from patients. However, there are alternative services that enable patient-requested testing, known as Read more…
Traveling with Your Dog: How to Get an Assistance Animal Pass for Public Transport Most of the time, you can’t bring your pet dog on buses, taxis, or Ubers. But some people need their dogs for health reasons. They can get an Assistance Animal Pass, a special card. This pass Read more…
Can I have access to my medical file? As a patient, you have the right to access your health records. Here’s how: Understanding your rights and the process for accessing your health records is crucial for your healthcare journey. Resources for Patients. More information about privacy. Share Tweet Share Share Read more…