The simple explanation of Australian Privacy Principle 6 (APP 6)

Q1: What is Australian Privacy Principle 6 (APP 6)? A1: APP 6 is a set of rules in Australia that talks about how companies use and share our personal information. Q2: What does the term “Primary Purpose” mean in the context of APP 6? A2: Primary purpose means the main reason why a company collects … Read more

Why do people need travel vaccination?

Travel vaccination. Why do people need travel vaccination? The answer is simple. Different areas worldwide have different bugs – viruses and bacteria causing illness. For example, people travelling to Bali should have a minimum of Measles-Mumps-Rubella, Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis, Polio and Influenza. Additional shots against Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Rabies, Yellow Fever, Japanese Encephalitis and Hepatitis B may … Read more

Is your GP rorting Medicare?

Is your GP rorting Medicare? Most certainly not. The majority of GPs are honest hard-working doctors who got really offended recently. They were offended by the sleek multimillion software entrepreneurs who made ridiculous claims against ALL doctors in Australia. Here is the open letter that one GP practice gave to its patients. You are welcome … Read more

What is medical gaslighting?

Gaslighting is when someone tries to make you change your mind by demeaning your point of view. Gaslighting is an aggressive, rude way to persuade the person to change her mind. For example, you raised a concern about some issues at the workplace. The co-worker or a manager responded with sarcasm marking you feel belittled. … Read more

Where do I find a bulk billing doctor?

Our readers asked: “Where do I find a bulk billing doctor?”. Why GPs in Australia seldom bulk bill? The answer is simple. The Australian Government neglected General Practice. It is harder and harder for medical clinics to meet ends. What is bulk billing? Bulk billing to Medicare means that patients do not pay out-of-pocket fees … Read more