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.

Blood Clots - What You Need to Know

ByDr. Nikki Stamp

30 May 2019

We’ve all heard of deep vein thrombosis or DVT and are you aware that they can affect anyone, regardless of age or gender? We chatted with HIF blogger and medical professional Dr Nikki Stamp who explains what DVT is, the causes and how we can prevent it.

Category:General Medical, Conditions and Treatments

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Back Pain - Some Common Misconceptions

ByEm Batger

21 May 2019

Did you know that back pain is incredibly common? According to physio professional and HIF blogger, Em Batger, "It’s estimated that 80% of people will experience back pain at some point in their life. As a physio I see clients with back pain almost every day with varying presentations from those with a dull background ache to those with sharp, intense, debilitating pain." We chatted to Em to get her advice on everything you need to know about back pain. Including the serious red flags to look out for, the common misconceptions, what can help to prevent back pain and what can help ease the pain and aid recovery.

Category:General Medical, Physiotherapy, Conditions and Treatments

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The Symptoms of a Heart Attack

ByDr. Nikki Stamp

13 May 2019

What are the warning signs of a heart attack? HIF blogger and cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Nikki Stamp shares her expert knowledge on the common, yet different symptoms to watch out for in both men and women. The sooner you can recognise the signs of a heart attack, the quicker you can get help and treatment.

Category:General Medical, Heart Health

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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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