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You have the right to ask a doctor for a second opinion if you are unsure about your doctor's suggested medical treatment or a diagnosis.

Family members may be involved in making healthcare decisions for you if you are unable to make decisions and it is not a medical emergency.

People may choose to travel overseas to seek medical or surgical treatment that is unavailable in their home country. This is called medical tourism, and it's a booming industry worldwide. People thinking about medical tourism should carefully consider the risks, their legal options if something goes wrong, and what their insurance covers.

For unexpected after-hours medical issues, there are telephone helplines, pharmacies, after-hours medical clinics or doctors who can visit you at home.

Doctors and other health professionals all have a different role to play in your healthcare.

Virtual care (otherwise known as telehealth) allows consumers and patients to access health care closer to home or in the home. Virtual care can involve both phone and video consultations.

Advance care plans can help the people close to you and those caring for you to know what is important to you about the level of healthcare and quality of life you would want.