What are medical services in Melbourne like?
When we asked expats and global nomads about the quality of medical care in Melbourne, they replied...
"Medical services in Melbourne vary by area and generally provide a wide range of services for both general and specialist care. Primary care services include general practitioners, family doctors, nurses and other allied health professionals, whilst specialist services cover a wide range of specialties, from cardiac services to pediatric care. Most service providers accept major health funds and some offer discounted rates for bulk billing. Emergency care is available throughout the city with four major trauma hospitals providing specialized treatment. Melbourne offers a range of public and private health facilities and services, with increasing numbers of people taking advantage of the latter. Telemedicine is also becoming more prevalent and some services offer online consultations with doctors, psychologists and physiotherapists," mentioned another expat when asked about moving to Melbourne, Australia.
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What are medical services in Melbourne like?
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