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  • Ask Dr Google: Where should you go for health advice? Prescribed medication is an exact science so it’s important not to mix it with anything that affects how it works. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/treatments-and-procedures/ask-dr-google-health-advice-websites
  • How to keep your health cover if you're struggling financially Your health is our priority, so we’ve made important changes to make sure you’re covered for COVID-19 and to give you financial support if you need it during these difficult and challenging times. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/treatments-and-procedures/keep-health-insurance-cover-coronavirus
  • Day hospitals and elective surgery: What you need to know Day hospitals offer specialist services that may be the option for the surgery you’ve been waiting for. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/treatments-and-procedures/day-hospital-procedures
  • When to go to the emergency department The warning symptoms that warrant a visit to the emergency department, when you should you call 000 and other sources are available for urgent healthcare? https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/recognising-a-health-emergency
  • Research improving medication use in Australia Home Medicines Reviews help people better manage their medication. Research underway aims to improve Indigenous health through these medication programs. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/research-improving-medication-use
  • My Health Record: what you need to know My Health Record: what do you need to know? These four facts can help you make an informed decision about opting in and your privacy settings. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/my-health-record
  • Fake health news stories How to spot fake health news stories on social media, and where to go to seek credible, evidence-based medical information. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/fake-health-news-stories
  • Be an active participant in your health care Why being your own health advocate can improve your wellbeing https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/health-advocate
  • What’s Lifetime Health Cover? Lifetime Health Cover affects Australians over the age of 31 without private health hospital cover. We show how it is calculated. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/lifetime-health-cover
  • Antibiotic resistance: health in crisis Australians are regularly overusing antibiotics, and it could make bacterial infections much more dangerous in the future. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/antibiotic-resistance