How many people kept their private heatlth insurance when they went on the road?
bomurra said
10:03 PM Mar 17, 2021
the rocket wrote:
bomurra wrote:
Hello Graham,
You held private health cover for all of the healthy years of your life, now when you are approaching what is unarguably the years when you will contract your fatal illness, and possibly require extensive medical treatment, you question the need private health cover.
As you have been relatively healthy up to now (like I was at your age) I am guessing you have not had the chance to experience the difference between public health system and the benefits of private health cover.
From personal experience, I prefer the flexibility and choices that private health insurance offers. Choice of surgeon can make a huge difference to the outcome, of say a cancer operation.
When I was 65, I could have written a similar post as yourself, now mid 70's and 3 major health challenges later, I an extremely grateful for my private health insurance. I do not owe my health insurance provider a cent, I will be forever in their debt.
My recommendation would be to maintain your private health cover, if you can afford it.
Regards,
Bob
Hi, we use public health system and strop had bowel cancer, had surgery and chemo and i can tellyou, he had the best care. you are wrong if you think there will be a huge difference in the outcome. A lot of private doctors work for the public system Too. Nothing wrong with public health system in qld. And i tell u that for free.
Hello,
I do hope that Strop is progressing well and hope his prognosis is good. The big C can jump up and bite you when you least expect it.
I have no intention of entering into a protracted series of posts on this topic, however as a person still undergoing treatment for cancer, my experience has been that the private system offers innumerable advantages when compared to the public system.
Like more rapid treatment (to offer a better chance of survival), like choice of surgeon or oncologist (you can check and choose someone skilled and experienced in the type of procedure you require, not the public hospital registrar or trainee), choice of hospital (one without the bevy of infectious micro organisms that will infect your wound), a private room even (to offer privacy when you need it most) etc.
I wont go on, if you have not experienced both systems as I have, I guess it is difficult to appreciate the differences.
Bob.
Warren-Pat_01 said
11:27 PM Mar 17, 2021
We've kept our private insurance (about to cough up $5,200 for the year). I think we are in front.
The interesting thing about replacements - the two parts required for a total hip replacement cost 2 years ago
to the public hospital $1760 & yet to the private hospital (the Mater here in Townsville) the cost was $5,000!!
A friend from work worked in the Mater's store & discovered the difference, knowing that I had one total replacement & one Birmingham Cup.
It seems the manufacturers are making a killing with selling their bits to the private hospitals.
Our gripe with the public system is that operations can be cancelled at the drop of the hat - affecting people who have come from near & far (e.g. Mt Isa - 900kms away)
the rocket said
11:41 AM Mar 18, 2021
bomurra wrote:
the rocket wrote:
bomurra wrote:
Hello Graham,
You held private health cover for all of the healthy years of your life, now when you are approaching what is unarguably the years when you will contract your fatal illness, and possibly require extensive medical treatment, you question the need private health cover.
As you have been relatively healthy up to now (like I was at your age) I am guessing you have not had the chance to experience the difference between public health system and the benefits of private health cover.
From personal experience, I prefer the flexibility and choices that private health insurance offers. Choice of surgeon can make a huge difference to the outcome, of say a cancer operation.
When I was 65, I could have written a similar post as yourself, now mid 70's and 3 major health challenges later, I an extremely grateful for my private health insurance. I do not owe my health insurance provider a cent, I will be forever in their debt.
My recommendation would be to maintain your private health cover, if you can afford it.
Regards,
Bob
Hi, we use public health system and strop had bowel cancer, had surgery and chemo and i can tellyou, he had the best care. you are wrong if you think there will be a huge difference in the outcome. A lot of private doctors work for the public system Too. Nothing wrong with public health system in qld. And i tell u that for free.
Hello,
I do hope that Strop is progressing well and hope his prognosis is good. The big C can jump up and bite you when you least expect it.
I have no intention of entering into a protracted series of posts on this topic, however as a person still undergoing treatment for cancer, my experience has been that the private system offers innumerable advantages when compared to the public system.
Like more rapid treatment (to offer a better chance of survival), like choice of surgeon or oncologist (you can check and choose someone skilled and experienced in the type of procedure you require, not the public hospital registrar or trainee), choice of hospital (one without the bevy of infectious micro organisms that will infect your wound), a private room even (to offer privacy when you need it most) etc.
I wont go on, if you have not experienced both systems as I have, I guess it is difficult to appreciate the differences.
Bob.
Hi bob, thankyou for your good wishes to strop. He got his 5 year clearance a few days ago. So pleased. As grownups, I guess we will have to agree to disagree. Anyway, hope all goes well for you and you recover fully very soon. Kind regards . Rocket.
Izabarack said
05:04 PM Mar 24, 2021
Found out why we ar still in Private Health ins. Small issue saw me in A&E today. Need a couple of procedures. In Public system, both cannot be done at the same time. Before being eligible in Public system, I have to have several tests to show I really need the procedures. Then to a wait list, two different wait lists. Anywhere out to 3 months on each list, because Im not actually dying. If called in, might get put off if an urgent case comes in while Im waiting to go into theatre.
So, got referral to Private Hospital bloke. Prelim consult tomorrow, both procedures to be done on next visit, Friday.
I know some cannot afford Private Health but kinda glad I have it.
gdayjr said
01:06 PM Mar 25, 2021
Soory to hear you need to go into hospital. I hope things go well for you.
I will certainly keep my private heath insurance.
Izabarack said
08:14 AM Mar 26, 2021
gdayjr wrote:
Soory to hear you need to go into hospital.
Thanks for the kind thoughts, Graham.
I have another point of reference now, regarding getting results and ongoing care or procedures. Friend is going through similar procedures in the Public System. No complaints about the care provided by Hospital Staff or the competence of the doctors. Friend has to wait two full weeks before return to the Specialist for results and plan for what might happen next. Friend also reports she was poorly informed about what to expect post-procedure. The contrast is that an extensive exploration of what might my procedures might reveal and consent to do more while I am on the table if what is discovered warrants more. All in, for me, the Private system has saved me months in wait time, better informed consent, a possible extension to the procedure while already under sedation rather than waiting for results and further consultation. I do have a lot more confidence in the quality of care to be received. My friend is getting adequate care in the Public system, my personal perspective is that I am getting comfort from my perception of the care and concern I am receiving and will receive. Medical outcomes are likely to be the same in either system, but when it affects me, personally, I am glad I can access the Private system.
-- Edited by Izabarack on Friday 26th of March 2021 08:14:25 AM
Hello,
I do hope that Strop is progressing well and hope his prognosis is good. The big C can jump up and bite you when you least expect it.
I have no intention of entering into a protracted series of posts on this topic, however as a person still undergoing treatment for cancer, my experience has been that the private system offers innumerable advantages when compared to the public system.
Like more rapid treatment (to offer a better chance of survival), like choice of surgeon or oncologist (you can check and choose someone skilled and experienced in the type of procedure you require, not the public hospital registrar or trainee), choice of hospital (one without the bevy of infectious micro organisms that will infect your wound), a private room even (to offer privacy when you need it most) etc.
I wont go on, if you have not experienced both systems as I have, I guess it is difficult to appreciate the differences.
Bob.
The interesting thing about replacements - the two parts required for a total hip replacement cost 2 years ago
to the public hospital $1760 & yet to the private hospital (the Mater here in Townsville) the cost was $5,000!!
A friend from work worked in the Mater's store & discovered the difference, knowing that I had one total replacement & one Birmingham Cup.
It seems the manufacturers are making a killing with selling their bits to the private hospitals.
Our gripe with the public system is that operations can be cancelled at the drop of the hat - affecting people who have come from near & far (e.g. Mt Isa - 900kms away)
Hi bob, thankyou for your good wishes to strop. He got his 5 year clearance a few days ago. So pleased. As grownups, I guess we will have to agree to disagree. Anyway, hope all goes well for you and you recover fully very soon. Kind regards . Rocket.
So, got referral to Private Hospital bloke. Prelim consult tomorrow, both procedures to be done on next visit, Friday.
I know some cannot afford Private Health but kinda glad I have it.
Soory to hear you need to go into hospital. I hope things go well for you.
I will certainly keep my private heath insurance.
Thanks for the kind thoughts, Graham.
I have another point of reference now, regarding getting results and ongoing care or procedures. Friend is going through similar procedures in the Public System. No complaints about the care provided by Hospital Staff or the competence of the doctors. Friend has to wait two full weeks before return to the Specialist for results and plan for what might happen next. Friend also reports she was poorly informed about what to expect post-procedure. The contrast is that an extensive exploration of what might my procedures might reveal and consent to do more while I am on the table if what is discovered warrants more. All in, for me, the Private system has saved me months in wait time, better informed consent, a possible extension to the procedure while already under sedation rather than waiting for results and further consultation. I do have a lot more confidence in the quality of care to be received. My friend is getting adequate care in the Public system, my personal perspective is that I am getting comfort from my perception of the care and concern I am receiving and will receive. Medical outcomes are likely to be the same in either system, but when it affects me, personally, I am glad I can access the Private system.
-- Edited by Izabarack on Friday 26th of March 2021 08:14:25 AM