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

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

Medical Certificate, a doctor’s note rules in Australia.

What are the doctor’s note rules in Australia? A medical Certificate or doctor’s note is the most common document GPs give to their patients. Some Medical Certificates say that a person cannot work for some time due to illness. Some certificates excuse children from attending school. There are more complicated Medical Certificates helping people to … Read more