General Medical

Your go-to online resource for valuable general medical health tips and advice to manage your health and valuable information about health subjects that matter to you.

Is Dermatology Covered by Private Health Insurance? What You Need to Know

ByTammy George

31 August 2023

Skin is the largest organ of the human body, so it’s no surprise that thousands of Australians make dermatology appointments each year. Many of these people question if they can claim their dermatological consultation's cost on their private health insurance or Medicare. Read on to find out.

Category:General Medical, Extras Cover

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Medical Gaslighting – How to Make Sure it Doesn’t Happen to You

ByDr. Michela Sorensen

16 August 2023

Medical Gaslighting – it might be an “on trend” phrase, but it’s not a new, nor a light hearted issue. Medical gaslighting is the feeling of being dismissed or made to feel like it’s all in your head by a health professional and its a serious issue. As a doctor, here are my tips on how you can be your own advocate and make sure it doesn’t happen to you.

Category:General Medical, Hospital Stays

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Understanding and Managing Chronic Pain - Strategies for Relief

ByTammy George

24 July 2023

Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that adversely impacts a person’s quality of life. Finding some relief can give them back productivity and enjoyment. Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that adversely impacts a person’s quality of life. Finding some relief can give them back productivity and enjoyment.

Category:General Medical, Conditions and Treatments

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What If ... we covered the cost of your flu vaccination?.

At HIF, we value choice and access, which is why we are covering the cost of an annual flu vaccination up to the value of $20 (1 per person, per calendar year) on selected Extras policies, which include Pharmacy.

Members can get a flu vaccination at any registered pharmacy in Australia. The service is not available through your GP.

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