The figures equate to bulk billing rates for GP non-referred attendances of 85.1% and refers to the 145 million services provided to 20.9 million patients. The all-time high of … Read more…
The figures equate to bulk billing rates for GP non-referred attendances of 85.1% and refers to the 145 million services provided to 20.9 million patients. The all-time high of … Read more…
Although the government continues to insist that GPs can afford to cover the Medicare freeze, which was introduced in 2013, the $338.5k average shows an increase of $26.5k since the … Read more…
The invasive clinical procedures are reported to be inserting cannulas, taking blood, and performing injections. Suturing and inserting nasogastric tubes have also been cited. The motivation given for medical students … Read more…
Many employers will also provide an orientation handbook for OTDs to refer to as needed, which may include things such as the organisational structure, administrative issues, emergency procedures, professional … Read more…
Where consultations are based on tests either undertaken or recommended you also have a legal obligation to follow-up on no show appointments to either remind patients to undergo the test … Read more…
PBS authority prescription approval is usually obtained by phoning the Telephone Authority Applications Freecall service or the Department of Veterans Affairs Authority Freecall service where appropriate. Doctors are required … Read more…
Further, medical advertising should not use testimonials or create an unreasonable expectation of beneficial treatment. Neither should it encourage the unnecessary or indiscriminate use of regulated health services. A … Read more…
Eligible locations are determined according to residential population data from the 2011 Census. There are five remoteness categories and each attracts a different incentive payment rate. The rate also … Read more…
Under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme the government subsidises the cost of medicine for most medical conditions. Such medicines are typically dispensed by chemists and taken directly by patients. Some … Read more…
In the section on the most trusted professions in Australia, respondents trusted the following professionals: 90% of survey respondents said they trusted doctors and nurses Pharmacists received a score … Read more…