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The OP wanted a job that's relatively easy to get into and pays a lot. So forget being a surgeon. In general, the jobs that pay well are…

Thanks for that. Did you use a broker? Any good reliable brokers?

Hi fellow Ozbargainers, I'm thinking of buying a new 2014 BMW X3 xDrive 20d LCI Only needing basic options: - metallic paint - leather…

I disagree. I buy many things, particularly computer or office electronics or printer consumables from Officeworks because it's closer to…

Sounds like the general public have something against doctors?

If your dishwasher is broken and you call your electrician, and they come and say "actually it's the plumbing that's the problem, the…

There are good GPs and bad GPs just like there are good plumbers and bad plumbers or electricians or anyone for that matter. The patient…

Financially, GPs are better off seeing more patients using the "short consult" option, rather than seeing fewer patients using the "long…

Depends on the terms of your contract. Most contracts will have finance and building/pest clauses as standard. Unless you chose to waive…

There are 2 types of thieves. Professionals and opportunists. 1. Nothing you can do about the professionals. They will take what they want…

I've gone through many printers in my life, and the most economical (overall - considering cost of printer, replacement cartridges/refills,…

Having said all this, since activity-based-funding came into play for the public health system, there has been a push to do more joint…

Conventionally it's always the other way around - because most of us look at the patient from the front.

That looks like your left hip has severe arthritis and the right hip is healthy. Unless you put the xray up the wrong way around

Yes. Particularly odd given that the appointment is not reimbursed by private health as far as I understand.

In your situation, it will depend on how much the hip is bothering you, and whether you can wait long enough on the public waiting list. It…

For the public system, your GP's letter gets put in a pile and prioritised by one of the surgeons or gastroenterologists. If you are…

Private health insurance, like all businesses, are there to make a profit. Medicare on the other hand is not, in fact it makes a huge loss.…

I'm sorry that you had such a bad experience with doctors. I'm a doctor and like all human beings, there are dishonest and honest people…

I am a medical practitioner. And I can tell you this is definitely incorrect. They will ask you whether you have private insurance because…

No worries. Glad to be of assistance. I understand why anaesthetists are used as the example for comparison because we "topped the list". I…

Hi camoqs, Anaesthetist here. It's great that you would like a fantastic career, but I would not be the first, nor would I be the last, to…

There are 2 options: 1. Go to your GP and ask to be referred to your local public hospital to see a plastic surgeon. When you get to the…

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