Expert Healthcare Advice for Well-being

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What is be health aware?

Be Health Aware is the CHF portal for evidence-based information and resources. The best health outcomes rely on people who are engaged and informed about their health and healthcare choices. The resources on this page will help you with your health care decisions and choices. They have been created by credible and reputable sources.

Why is advance care planning important?

The process of advance care planning helps you outline your values and beliefs and your preferences for your future healthcare. Advance care planning will help guide your loved ones and doctors to make decisions on your behalf that align with your values, in a situation where you aren’t able to do this yourself. What is an advance care directive?

Can a doctor help me access other health services?

Your doctor can also help you access other health services, or specialist care, through a referral. You can read more about referrals here. It can be helpful to have a GP who knows you and your medical history. This is called ‘continuity of care’. It should be someone that you feel comfortable with.

Do I need to pay to use Healthdirect Australia?

You won't need to pay. Healthdirect Australia is a FREE* 24 hour telephone health advice line staffed by Registered Nurses to provide expert health advice. The advice line provides fast and simple expert advice about any health issue and what to do next. Healthdirect is a 24 hour service you can use any time you are anxious about any health issue.

Does Healthdirect have a helpline?

healthdirect provides free, trusted health information and advice, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It's an emergency — what do I do? If you think you need an ambulance or your injury or illness is critical or life threatening, call triple zero (000) for an ambulance immediately. I need health advice — do you have a helpline? Yes, we have.

What are my rights if my health information goes wrong?

You can get information about services, waiting times and costs. You can be given help so you understand and can use the health information. You also have the right to have a look at your own health information and records. You must be told if something has gone wrong during your healthcare. You must be told how it happened.

What Is Healthcare Advice

1. https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/australian-health-services/healthcare-service/virtual/healthdirect-24-hour-health-advice-line/health-information-and-referral/d40eebad-99bd-8779-64e1-a472cae8e0bf
2. https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/health-advice
3. https://chf.org.au/be-health-aware

Healthcare Advice Information

1. https://www.health.gov.au/
2. https://about.healthdirect.gov.au/