TranslateAdmission to hospital
If you are admitted to hospital, you will be given the option to be treated as either a public or a private patient.
Choosing to be a public or private patient
Depending on what you choose and if you hold private health insurance cover, there are different fees and room types. It also impacts if you can choose your own doctor or not.
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Public patient |
Private patient |
Private patient |
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Doctor |
You will be treated by doctors that the hospital chooses for you. |
You will be treated by doctors that you choose if they have a right to practice at the hospital you are being treated at. |
As an inpatient, you may claim any diagnostic tests through Medicare, but you will be required to pay the difference (gap) from your own funds. |
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Fees |
You will not be charged for any medical or other hospital services. |
You must pay all hospital accommodation fees. You must pay for all medical services and prostheses (artificial body parts like a limb or breast implant). |
You must pay all hospital accommodation fees. You must pay for all medical services and prostheses (artificial body parts like a limb or breast implant). Diagnostic tests are paid for by Medicare and your private health fund. |
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Room Type |
You cannot occupy a bed in a single room. |
Depending on your level of cover, your private insurance may pay for some of your costs. Your private health insurance will usually cover the full cost of shared ward accommodation. |
Costs will vary depending on the hospital. |
