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  • Inpatient vs outpatient services, and what you can claim on your health insurance Going to hospital? We find out the difference between inpatient and outpatient services and what you may be able to claim for. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/treatments-and-procedures/inpatient-vs-outpatient-services
  • Blood pressure checks Why it’s important to get your blood pressure checked regularly, what the normal ranges are and the most accurate tests, including ambulatory readings. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/treatments-and-procedures/blood-pressure
  • How faecal transplants work Faecal transplants could be the key to treating many chronic illnesses. We speak to experts on what the potential is for faecal microbiota transplantation. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/research-and-insights/faecal-implants
  • How CT scans work Professor John Slavotinek, Dean of Clinical Radiology at the Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Radiologists explains. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/treatments-and-procedures/how-CT-scans-work
  • How MRIs work Professor John Slavotinek, Dean of Clinical Radiology at the Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Radiologists explains. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/treatments-and-procedures/how-MRIs-work
  • The simple new treatment for people with cancer If you have cancer, exercise might be the last thing you feel like doing. But research shows it could help you cope with treatments and more. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/treatments-and-procedures/exercise-for-cancer
  • Should you limit your X-ray exposure? Do X-rays contain harmful levels of radiation? We look at how X-rays work, what they are used for and explain the different levels of radiation. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/treatments-and-procedures/xray-exposure
  • Informed clinical consent: what you need to know What does clinical consent mean for your health care? Plus how you ensure you’re fully informed about your procedure and any extra costs. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/treatments-and-procedures/informed-clinical-consent
  • Why am I always tired? Tired all the time? Read these common lifestyle and medical causes for tiredness or fatigue and practical ways to overcome them. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/physical-health/common-causes-of-tiredness
  • Macular degeneration: what you need to know Find out if you’re at risk of being affected by this eye disease, how it’s diagnosed and how you can lower your risk factors. https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/health-care/common-conditions/macular-degeneration-what-you-need-know
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