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Martin on e-health

23 Sep 2009

Given the demise of the Social Services Access card which I thought was a great way to replace Medicare cards in particular, the use and availability of e-health records means both patient and doctor can see what's been going on in our lives especially where access to Medicare benefits is time dependant.

I like to notion that I choose to share information with my health care providers as I see fit.

What you thought

18 Nov 2009

Kathleen on travel costs for people living in rural and regional communities

Kathleen would like government assistance to help cover the costs of having to travel long distances to appointments for patients not living in major cities.

27 Jan 2010

Jane on privacy

Jane calls for hospital and other health service staff to be more considerate of patient privacy concerns.

21 Jan 2010

Leonie on mental illness

Leonie would like to see more support for people living with mental illness.

30 Aug 2009

Kathleen on the hospital workforce

Kathleen says we need more nurses and doctors in our hospitals

14 Oct 2009

Greg on reforming the hospital system

Greg thinks there are too many managers in the health system.

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Do you think the Government needs to do more to help people stay healthier?

Vote count: 154

Yes 82%

No 14%

Don't know 4%

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Read Jonathan’s story

25 Feb 2010

After losing his daughter at birth, Jonathan believes many people should have private health insurance, and has started a not-for-profit website comparing private health insurers to help people make the right choice.

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Page last updated 23 September, 2009