Health

A survey done by the NSW Bureau of Health Information has shown that 70% of patients admitted to hospital in 2013, said that their health was at least good, and if not, very good or excellent [1].

Most of us don't really think about our healthcare system until we really need it. The health system in NSW, and most of Australia, is pretty complicated to manoeuvre. There are so many options, public versus private, and what about using private insurance in a public hospital. Why are there no public clinics for some specialist? Why do I have to pay a gap?

This blog is an insider's view of how to uncomplicate things for you and your loved ones.


[1] BHI Adult admitted patient survey results

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