Health & Aged Care
Key legislation: Therapeutic Goods Act 1989, Health Insurance Act 1973, Aged Care Act 2024
- Can I choose my own doctor under Medicare?
- Can I import medications from overseas for personal use?
- How can I find out if a medication is approved in Australia?
- How can I make a complaint about a health service I received?
- How do I apply for aged care services?
- How do I find a specialist doctor in my area covered by my insurance?
- How does Medicare work and what does it cover?
- How does the government ensure the safety of medical devices?
- What are my options if I disagree with a decision about my aged care?
- What are my rights as a patient in a hospital?
- What are the penalties for misusing Medicare?
- What are the rules about advertising therapeutic goods like supplements?
- What costs are involved in receiving aged care?
- What happens if I have a bad reaction to a medication?
- What is 'bulk billing' and how do I find a doctor who offers it?
- What is the difference between home care and residential aged care?
- What is the process for getting a prescription filled?
- What kind of health insurance do I need in Australia?
- Who decides what medicines are covered by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)?
- Who is eligible for government-funded aged care services?