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.

How to Find a Good GP - Tips, What to Consider and More

ByTammy George

Every Australian deserves to have access to a General Practitioner (GP) that they can share their most personal information with.

Category:General Medical, Healthy Living, Extras Cover

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How You Can Protect Yourself While Still Having Fun in the Sun

ByDr. Michela Sorensen

08 January 2023

Nothing says summer like some fun in the sun. With Australia having the highest rates of melanoma in the world however, sun protection is paramount. Slip, Slop, Slap, Slide and Seek might be second nature by now, but there are some other things to keep in mind when it comes to protecting yourself form the harmful effects of the sun.

Category:General Medical, Healthy Living

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Waiting Times for Elective Surgery in Australia - Public Vs Private System

ByTammy George

Elective surgery waitlists have been around for decades. Even before the pandemic in 2020, the number of people receiving elective surgery in public hospitals was not keeping up with the demand for elective surgery.

Category:General Medical, Healthy Living, Health Insurance, 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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