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    Authorities issue warning over gastro symptoms as cases hit all-time high this year

    You catch these viruses from dirty hands that contaminate surfaces, door handles etc or even food. You don’t have to be cleaning up faeces etc. They’re very contagious and often go through cruise ships which is why I’d never go on a cruise. Let alone because of the risk of Covid. I have...
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    Government boosts home care funding to expand services for more patients

    I'm a family GP and have been one for 46 years. I always did home and nursing visits, not now as having treatment myself three days a week in hospital, only working part time. While home visits earn you very little, and are very time consuming, you get to see how patients live and cope etc, and...
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    Is the rise of 'King William’ tearing the Royal Family apart’?

    We'd end up with some dumb sports star or celebrity.
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    Simple mistake at your next GP visit could lead to unexpected expenses

    Great that she’s doing urology. It is highly paid. I’m glad to hear she’s doing urology. They do get paid well. Plus we need more. female surgeons.
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    Simple mistake at your next GP visit could lead to unexpected expenses

    No. Female GPS are expected to see more women’s health and mental health patients The Medicare rebates are not commensurate with the time spent. Doctors who do quick bulk billed consultations , possibly six patients per hour, make a much higher hourly rate than those who eg see two patients...
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    Simple mistake at your next GP visit could lead to unexpected expenses

    They’re called Gp Care Plans. There are two including one for allied health (only five visits annually total) and also mental health plans. Medicare is going to cease one item that now covers allied health and change the system but they haven’t told Gp practices what the new system will be. It...
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    Simple mistake at your next GP visit could lead to unexpected expenses

    The problem is that many GPs have to make the choice to charge a gap, or risk going out of business. Many practices are closing down, and longer consultations which are required for women's health, mental health issues, and complex problems, are poorly remunerated under Medicare. This affects...
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    Dog owner lashes out after being hit with $806 fine for a little-known mistake

    Maltese terriers are horrible little dogs, always bite!
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    Aussie Expat Shares Her Humiliating Bus Blunder - The Cringe-Worthy Story Revealed!

    Why would you carry something that? It should have been in a bag.
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    Funding rules shift as NDIS restructures support framework

    If the MRI is ordered by a specialist it should be at least partly claimable on Medicare.
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    Retirement villages accused of gouging seniors after billing exorbitant fees: ‘It’s grossly unfair’

    I upsized in my fifties, am now in my 70s , still work part-time despite serious health issues, and will never leave my house, which is on a bush block. I love walking around looking at native plants, birds, and seeing animals at night. My son and his wife live here too, and help a lot, but I'd...
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    Scam drains life savings as friends rally to support daughter of missing mother

    People who are paranoid or believe in conspiracy theories may.
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    Scam drains life savings as friends rally to support daughter of missing mother

    This sounds so ridiculous. It sounds as though the person should not have had control of their own finances.
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    Police officer’s ‘heroic’ action saves senior from scammers: ‘He rescued me’

    I don’t answer phone calls from unknown numbers. Or look at texts etc. Apart from the possibility of scams there are annoying people trying to sell solar power etc who waste your time. I don’t open suspicious emails or links either. I still work , mainly from home , in my profession I...
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    Protect your homes from this invasive pest wreaking havoc during spring!

    Remember the old movie Them? Scared me to death as a child. I recall watching it with Mum. I don’t know why we always watched horror movies!
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