12/12/2024
7 Mind-blowing Facts About Australian Healthcare 🤯
1️⃣ Public hospitals have a financial compensation system for extended waiting times for elective surgeries. The National Elective Surgery Waiting Times sets maximum timeframes for different types of operations 💰
2️⃣ Antibiotics are strictly prescribed according to PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) protocols. Australia is one of the countries with the strictest antibiotic control. However, most medications cost residents only $30-40 with subsidies 🤒
3️⃣ Ambulance services are not free in most states! Basic callout costs from $400-1000. Only Queensland and Tasmania offer free services for local residents. That's why Australians separately insure ambulance services - Ambulance Cover 🚑
4️⃣ Dental care is not covered by Medicare and is exclusively private. Teeth cleaning: $100-200, filling: $150-300, root canal: up to $3000. This is why many Australians include dental coverage in their private health insurance 🦷
5️⃣ You can get up to 20 sessions with a psychologist per year (increased after COVID) through Medicare. A doctor's referral is required 🧠
6️⃣ Childbirth in the public system is free with Medicare. This includes pregnancy care, private delivery room, and specialist consultations. Private system starts from $10,000 but offers more comfort 🤰
7️⃣ Cancer treatment is completely free under Medicare, with most medications subsidized through PBS 🏥
What surprised you the most? Share in the comments 👇