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betterhealth.vic.gov.au Department of Health
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  1. Choosing hospitals and specialist doctors

    If you need to go to hospital to see a specialist or surgeon, you have the right to choose both the hospital and the specialist you want.

  2. Overseas visitors and healthcare

    Depending on your situation and country of origin, you may be required to pay the full cost for medical treatment provided to you by a public hospital, and you may need to have health insurance for your stay in Victoria.

  3. Post Acute Care Program

    The Post Acute Care (PAC) Program provides short-term services and support for those who need extra help at home after a public hospital stay.

  4. Pregnancy and birth care options

    Pregnant women in Victoria can choose who will care for them during their pregnancy, where they would like to give birth and how they would like to deliver their baby.

  5. Hospital costs and payments

    Treatment as a public patient in Victorian public hospitals is free to all Australian citizens and most permanent residents of Australia.

  6. Healthcare system in Victoria

    The Victorian healthcare system comprises a wide range of health professionals working alongside one another to provide medical and health services.

  7. Paying for pregnancy, birth and newborn baby care

    The cost of having a baby in Victoria can vary considerably, depending mostly on whether you use the public or private health system.

  8. Pregnancy and birthing services for different language or cultural needs

    If you are pregnant and have specific cultural or language needs, the first step is to notify your local maternity hospital about your requirements.

  9. Hospital in the Home services

    Hospital in the Home (HITH) is an acute care service provided to public hospital patients in their own home (or another suitable environment outside hospital). HITH may be provided by a nurse, doctor or allied health professional.

  10. Understanding health insurance

    There are many health insurance providers on the market that offer a wide variety of healthcare plans.

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