Patients.org.au

Australian Patients Association

WEBThe APA is an independent not-for-profit association dedicated to championing and protecting the rights and interests of patients, improving the patient …

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URL: https://www.patients.org.au/

PATIENTS STRUGGLING TO ACCESS AND AFFORD TIMELY …

WEBOverall, 14% of people said this has prevented them from accessing telehealth to get timely and affordable care, whilst 22% of people aged 18-34 faced this …

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Patient Knowledge

WEBPatient knowledge and health literacy is vital for individuals to obtain, process, and understand health information and services needed to make appropriate …

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Accessing your Health Information

WEBAustralian legislation provides patients with the right to request access to health information held by health service providers that pertain to them. Patients or …

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Make the most of your GP appointment

WEBMake the most of your GP appointment. Introduction. This page is to help you make the most of your GP appointment. It includes tips on how to prepare, what to …

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Working together to keep you well

WEBAn open letter to Australia _____ August 2021 Dear Fellow Australians, Working together to keep you well, The Continuity of Care Collaboration wants to remind …

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Australian Healthcare Index June 2022

WEB2022-06-21T08:48:05+10:0021 June 2022. The Australian Healthcare Index provides a pulse check on healthcare in Australia based on people’s perspectives and experiences. …

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Breaking down healthcare barriers for vulnerable populations

WEBNews Specialist services are helping to address accessibility issues for the community’s most vulnerable. Dr Kate Coles (far right) finds it rewarding to be able to provide medical …

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Doctor Consultations

WEBA doctor consultation is a broad term meaning a meeting between a patient and a health practitioner to discuss the patient’s health. It can take place in various …

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Medical Negligence

WEBMedical negligence refers to a circumstance where the standard of care that can be reasonably expected of a medical practitioner has not been met. In order to be …

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Chronic Care Plans, Extended Care Plans

WEBGP Management Plan (GPMP), Extended Care Plan and Team Care Arrangement (TCA) GPMP: If you have a chronic medical condition (one lasting more …

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Informed Consent

WEBInformed Consent. Informed consent in the medical field is both a legal and ethical concept, and is defined at the patient giving autonomous authorisation of a …

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Elective Surgery Waiting Times

WEBThe most common Elective surgeries are Cataract surgery, Excisional surgery, Contraceptive and procreative management surgery, hip replacement surgery, …

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Basic healthcare becoming a luxury to Australians as cost-of-living

WEBMedia Release dated 12th December 2023 Basic healthcare becoming a luxury to Australians as cost-of-living increases A new survey by the Australian Patients …

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Voluntary Assisted Dying

WEBYes, in most jurisdictions. Victoria became the first state in Australia to legalise VAD by passing the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act in 2017. Now, VAD is also …

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