What is Hospital Cover? A Complete Guide to Private Health Insurance Hospital CoverByKirsty McMaster12 August 2024Hospital cover is a key component of private health insurance, as it provides financial protection for a range of medical services and treatments. In this guide, we'll clear up the common misconceptions about hospital cover, explore the benefits, and share practical tips for conducting your own hospital insurance comparison.Category:Hospital Stays, Health Insurance, Hospital CoverRead More0 Comments
Medical Gaslighting – How to Make Sure it Doesn’t Happen to You ByDr. Michela Sorensen16 August 2023Medical 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 StaysRead More0 Comments
When to Go to the Emergency Room vs Urgent Care - How to Make the DecisionByTammy George11 August 2022It’s important to know the difference between a hospital emergency room and an urgent care centre so you know when it’s the right time to visit either.Category:General Medical, Hospital StaysRead More0 Comments
How Do Hospital Waiting Lists Work?ByHIF Australia04 June 2019With the average wait on the public waiting list for elective surgery at an all-time high, can you afford to wait for your treatment? Richard Laycock, insurance expert from finder.com.au, discusses what elective surgery means, how the public hospital waitlists work and you can skip the public waiting times by taking out private health insurance.Category:General Medical, Hospital StaysRead More0 Comments
How to Be a Good Hospital VisitorByTammy George26 December 2017Spend a little time planning your trip to see a patient in hospital and your visit will be much appreciated.Category:Hospital StaysRead More0 Comments
Getting Back into Action After an OperationByTammy George22 December 2017Recovering from surgery takes time so be gentle on yourself and accept help when you can.Category:Hospital Stays, General MedicalRead More0 Comments
How to Address Your RecoveryByTammy George24 October 2017Everyone recovers differently after a hospital stay; some people bounce back to their usual self while others need time and assistance to get back to their normal way of life.Category:Hospital Stays, General Medical, Injury and RehabilitationRead More0 Comments
Services that Can Help After a Hospital StayByTammy George04 October 2017Trying to do too much at home after a hospital stay can result in a slow recovery or even injury. Arrange the services you need to help while you get back on your feet.Category:Hospital StaysRead More0 Comments
How You Can Help Someone After a Hospital StayByTammy George04 September 2017After surgery or illness that required hospitalisation, most people will need some help. The level of help will depend on the severity of the surgery or illness, the age and prior health of the patient. Some people can live with family members who can assist. An elderly patient with an unwell or elderly spouse will need additional care.Category:Hospital Stays, General MedicalRead More0 Comments
Staying Fit and Healthy in HospitalByTammy George16 August 2017Hospitals are places for people to get better but that’s not always the case. Every day in Australian hospitals patients are injured or become sick with an infection. Find out how you can reduce your risks during your next hospital stay.Category:Hospital StaysRead More0 Comments
How to Keep Busy After a Stay in HospitalByTammy George15 August 2017After an operation or stay in hospital, the recovery time at home can feel like it drags on forever. Patients often look forward to getting home and having time to themselves, but they don’t consider their limited mobility, pain or fatigue, making it harder to do some of the things they had planned. Here are a few suggestions for activities you can do to keep you busy and stop the boredom.Category:Hospital StaysRead More0 Comments
Your Options if a Public Hospital Wants to Admit You as a Private PatientByHIF Australia04 October 2016More and more members are telling us that public hospitals are actively pressuring them to be admitted as a private patient. Do you know your rights when you’re asked the question “Do you have private hospital cover?”Category:Hospital StaysRead More0 Comments