Glossary
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- medical specialist
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A doctor who has completed advanced education and clinical training in a specific area of medicine.
- Medicare
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A national, government-funded scheme that subsidises the cost of personal medical services for all Australians and aims to help them afford medical care.
- Medicare-subsidised services
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Refer to services listed in the MBS that resulted in a payment of Medicare benefit.
- Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS)
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The Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) is the listing of the Medicare services subsidised by the Australian Government. The schedule is part of the wider Medicare Benefits Scheme (Medicare).
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- out-of-pocket costs
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The total costs incurred by individuals for health care services over and above any refunds from Medicare.
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- specialist attendance
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A specialist attendance usually requires a referral from a primary health care practitioner. A specialist attendance is a referred patient-doctor encounter, such as a visit, consultation and attendance (including a video conference) with a medical practitioner who has been recognised as a specialist or consultant physician.
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- telehealth attendance
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Health services delivered by a health professional over the phone, by video conferencing, or through other communication technologies.