Resources
All resources on different health topics are listed on this page for you to access
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So you need to see a specialist?
May 2024 BrochureA brochure about the journey to private specialist treatment. The brochure includes the steps to take, the choices to make and the information you need.
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Typical journey to private specialist treatment
May 2024 VideoAn animated video following the paths of 3 different characters on their private health journeys.
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A guide for patients - choosing a specialist
December 2023 Fact sheetA fact sheet to assist consumers before they engage in medical specialists care.
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A guide to out-of-pocket medical costs – helping you plan for the cost of medical treatment
December 2023 BrochureA brochure to help patients understand out-of-pocket specialist costs and how to plan for private specialist treatment.
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The role of GPs in the referral process - Dr Stacey Wirth
May 2025 VideoA video with Dr Stacey Wirth to explain the role of GPs in the referral process.
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Navigating the private health system - Tanya Collins
May 2025 VideoA video with Tanya on the challenges of the private healthcare system.
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Private health insurance in Australia - Ben Harris
May 2025 VideoA video with Ben on how private health insurance works in Australia.
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Cost challenges in the Australian healthcare system - Jas Streten
May 2025 VideoA video with Jas about cost challenges patients may face in the private health system.
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What to expect from the first specialist appointment - Dr Jason Chinnappa
May 2025 VideoA video with Dr Jason Chinnappa about what patients can expect at their first specialist appointment.
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A guide for GPs - referrals to medical specialists
December 2023 Fact sheetA guide for GPs to help their patients make better informed decisions.
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Medical Costs Finder – glossary of terms
December 2023 Fact sheetA glossary of common terms used on the Medical Costs Finder website.
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دليل للتكاليف الطبية على نفقتك الخاصة (A guide to out-of-pocket medical costs – helping you plan for
December 2023 BrochureA translated brochure to help patients understand out-of-pocket specialist costs and how to plan for private specialist treatment.
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自付 医疗费用指南 (A guide to out-of-pocket medical costs – helping you plan for the cost of medical treatme
December 2023 BrochureA translated brochure to help patients understand out-of-pocket specialist costs and how to plan for private specialist treatment.
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自付 醫療費用指南 (A guide to out-of-pocket medical costs – helping you plan for the cost of medical treatme
December 2023 BrochureA translated brochure to help patients understand out-of-pocket specialist costs and how to plan for private specialist treatment.
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안내서: 환자 부담 의료 비용 (A guide to out-of-pocket medical costs – helping you plan for the cost of medical
December 2023 BrochureA translated brochure to help patients understand out-of-pocket specialist costs and how to plan for private specialist treatment.
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Tài liệu hướng dẫn về các chi phí y tế phải bỏ tiền túi ra trả (A guide to out-of-pocket medical cos
December 2023 BrochureA translated brochure to help patients understand out-of-pocket specialist costs and how to plan for private specialist treatment.
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Consumers Health Forum – Medical Costs Finder Project – Consumer education report
April 2024 ReportA report on the Medical Costs Finder by the Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF).
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Ministerial Advisory Committee on Out-of-Pocket Costs
November 2018 ReportA report from the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Out-of-Pocket Costs Report, to the Minister for Health, the Hon Greg Hunt MP, 2018. The report makes recommendations on how to improve transparency of medical specialists’ out-of-pocket costs.
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Supplementary Privacy Impact Assessment – summary
November 2021 ReportThis Supplementary Privacy Impact Assessment relates to the Medical Costs Finder (MCF) Portal. It identifies and assesses privacy risks throughout the development of the MCF Portal and explains how personal information is collected, maintained, protected and shared.