Across
- 1. Private healthcare members get to choose which _________ they will be admitted to.
- 4. Private health insurance allows the patient to choose their own _______
- 6. There are over 2600 brands of _____________ medicine that are covered by the PBS.
- 8. _____ tests performed by optometrists are covered by Medicare.
- 9. Alternative medicines such as chiropractic services, podiatry, and occupational therapy are only covered by medicare if they are ________ by a doctor.
- 11. 85% of Australian’s see the GP once a year. GP stands for ________ practitioner
- 12. In the private healthcare system, people can opt for _______ cover, which includes services such as physiotherapy, pregnancy and speech.
Down
- 2. Prescription medication on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme is __________ , to make it more affordable
- 3. Acupuncture and elective surgery are not covered by ______.
- 5. Private hospitals are largely funded by private health _________ companies
- 7. Medicare is a _____________ government initiatiive
- 10. Private hospitals provide about 33% of all hospital _______ in Australia.