Thyroid removal op - Medicare??
Oct 2nd 2006, 11:16 am
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Thyroid removal op - Medicare??
Hi Guys
I've been having tests since arriving in Oz and I may need to have my thyroid removed in the near future (I've got more tests tomorrow which will give me a clearer picture). Anyway I was just wondering if anyone knew what the situation would be with reference to payment for it? I havent yet spoken to my doc about it but just wondered if any of you here could give me an idea beforehand? It wont be a deciding factor as to whether or not it gets removed but its something we may well need to budget for.
Also I was wondering what the after care is like? iPOM??!!!! I believe you wrote about it when you first arrived but I cant find the thread now.
Any help appreicated
I've been having tests since arriving in Oz and I may need to have my thyroid removed in the near future (I've got more tests tomorrow which will give me a clearer picture). Anyway I was just wondering if anyone knew what the situation would be with reference to payment for it? I havent yet spoken to my doc about it but just wondered if any of you here could give me an idea beforehand? It wont be a deciding factor as to whether or not it gets removed but its something we may well need to budget for.
Also I was wondering what the after care is like? iPOM??!!!! I believe you wrote about it when you first arrived but I cant find the thread now.
Any help appreicated
Oct 2nd 2006, 11:20 am
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Re: Thyroid removal op - Medicare??
[QUOTE=Mrs Jackaroo]Hi Guys
I've been having tests since arriving in Oz and I may need to have my thyroid removed in the near future (I've got more tests tomorrow which will give me a clearer picture). Anyway I was just wondering if anyone knew what the situation would be with reference to payment for it? I havent yet spoken to my doc about it but just wondered if any of you here could give me an idea beforehand? It wont be a deciding factor as to whether or not it gets removed but its something we may well need to budget for.
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Not being an expert, it sounds as though it maybe classed as elective surgery, unless it is life threatening, you may have to wait. I think it would be better to speak your doc and get his/her thoughts. Not sure whether Medicare would cover elective procedures. Do you have private cover?
I've been having tests since arriving in Oz and I may need to have my thyroid removed in the near future (I've got more tests tomorrow which will give me a clearer picture). Anyway I was just wondering if anyone knew what the situation would be with reference to payment for it? I havent yet spoken to my doc about it but just wondered if any of you here could give me an idea beforehand? It wont be a deciding factor as to whether or not it gets removed but its something we may well need to budget for.
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Not being an expert, it sounds as though it maybe classed as elective surgery, unless it is life threatening, you may have to wait. I think it would be better to speak your doc and get his/her thoughts. Not sure whether Medicare would cover elective procedures. Do you have private cover?
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Oct 2nd 2006, 11:25 am
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Re: Thyroid removal op - Medicare??
Originally Posted by The Bloke
Not being an expert, it sounds as though it maybe classed as elective surgery, unless it is life threatening. I think it would be better to speak your doc and get his/her thoughts. Do you have private cover?
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Oct 2nd 2006, 11:30 am
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Re: Thyroid removal op - Medicare??
Originally Posted by Mrs Jackaroo
Hi Guys
I've been having tests since arriving in Oz and I may need to have my thyroid removed in the near future (I've got more tests tomorrow which will give me a clearer picture). Anyway I was just wondering if anyone knew what the situation would be with reference to payment for it? I havent yet spoken to my doc about it but just wondered if any of you here could give me an idea beforehand? It wont be a deciding factor as to whether or not it gets removed but its something we may well need to budget for.
Also I was wondering what the after care is like? iPOM??!!!! I believe you wrote about it when you first arrived but I cant find the thread now.
Any help appreicated
I've been having tests since arriving in Oz and I may need to have my thyroid removed in the near future (I've got more tests tomorrow which will give me a clearer picture). Anyway I was just wondering if anyone knew what the situation would be with reference to payment for it? I havent yet spoken to my doc about it but just wondered if any of you here could give me an idea beforehand? It wont be a deciding factor as to whether or not it gets removed but its something we may well need to budget for.
Also I was wondering what the after care is like? iPOM??!!!! I believe you wrote about it when you first arrived but I cant find the thread now.
Any help appreicated
Hi,
Not sure about the Medicare thing as I haven't quite got my head round it all just yet
But here is a thread about my Thyroid problem that iPom helped me with. http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...hlight=thyroid
Oct 2nd 2006, 11:39 am
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Oct 2nd 2006, 11:42 am
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Re: Thyroid removal op - Medicare??
Originally Posted by Mrs Jackaroo
Hi Guys
I've been having tests since arriving in Oz and I may need to have my thyroid removed in the near future (I've got more tests tomorrow which will give me a clearer picture). Anyway I was just wondering if anyone knew what the situation would be with reference to payment for it? I havent yet spoken to my doc about it but just wondered if any of you here could give me an idea beforehand? It wont be a deciding factor as to whether or not it gets removed but its something we may well need to budget for.
Also I was wondering what the after care is like? iPOM??!!!! I believe you wrote about it when you first arrived but I cant find the thread now.
Any help appreicated
I've been having tests since arriving in Oz and I may need to have my thyroid removed in the near future (I've got more tests tomorrow which will give me a clearer picture). Anyway I was just wondering if anyone knew what the situation would be with reference to payment for it? I havent yet spoken to my doc about it but just wondered if any of you here could give me an idea beforehand? It wont be a deciding factor as to whether or not it gets removed but its something we may well need to budget for.
Also I was wondering what the after care is like? iPOM??!!!! I believe you wrote about it when you first arrived but I cant find the thread now.
Any help appreicated
I can't help you on any of that, but the Aussies on the thyroid board might... Tea Lady (?) is an Aussie and might be able to help.
I'd say it is a life threatening issue though. Untreated, it can lead to other nasties. Best to speak to medicare anyway.
Oct 2nd 2006, 11:46 am
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Re: Thyroid removal op - Medicare??
Originally Posted by iPom
Hello luv
I can't help you on any of that, but the Aussies on the thyroid board might... Tea Lady (?) is an Aussie and might be able to help.
I'd say it is a life threatening issue though. Untreated, it can lead to other nasties. Best to speak to medicare anyway.
I can't help you on any of that, but the Aussies on the thyroid board might... Tea Lady (?) is an Aussie and might be able to help.
I'd say it is a life threatening issue though. Untreated, it can lead to other nasties. Best to speak to medicare anyway.
Cheers mate - yep I've spoken to Tea Lady before - shes great. I'll have a word with them on the board now I think. Havent been back there for a while but I've got biopsies tomorrow and I want to try and make a decision before the results come back (assuming that a decision isnt already made for me that is pending the results!! :scared: )
Oct 2nd 2006, 11:50 am
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Re: Thyroid removal op - Medicare??
Originally Posted by Mrs Jackaroo
Cheers mate - yep I've spoken to Tea Lady before - shes great. I'll have a word with them on the board now I think. Havent been back there for a while but I've got biopsies tomorrow and I want to try and make a decision before the results come back (assuming that a decision isnt already made for me that is pending the results!! :scared: )
Ask Bob too... He's a mine of info.
I haven't been for a while.. got to drop in though. Will catch you over there. Hope you get a good result.
Oct 2nd 2006, 1:08 pm
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Re: Thyroid removal op - Medicare??
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Hope your thyroid is behaving itself now?
Oct 3rd 2006, 12:00 am
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Re: Thyroid removal op - Medicare??
Originally Posted by Mrs Jackaroo
Thanks Wendy - I missed that thread first time around cos it was the day we flew!
Hope your thyroid is behaving itself now?
Hope your thyroid is behaving itself now?
On and off, I think I need the dose adjusted. I have to go within the next week anyway so will have a blood test done to see what's happening
Oct 3rd 2006, 9:18 am
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Re: Thyroid removal op - Medicare??
Biopsies all done today - got a very tender neck 
12 bloody needles altogether! :scared:
Gotta wait a couple of days for results now - then its gonna be decision time!
12 bloody needles altogether! :scared: Gotta wait a couple of days for results now - then its gonna be decision time!
Oct 3rd 2006, 9:23 am
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Re: Thyroid removal op - Medicare??
Originally Posted by Mrs Jackaroo
Biopsies all done today - got a very tender neck 12 bloody needles altogether! :scared:
Gotta wait a couple of days for results now - then its gonna be decision time!
12 bloody needles altogether! :scared: Gotta wait a couple of days for results now - then its gonna be decision time!
Do post your results on TUK - you can get some good input that way.
Oct 3rd 2006, 9:49 am
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Re: Thyroid removal op - Medicare??
Originally Posted by Mrs Jackaroo
Biopsies all done today - got a very tender neck 12 bloody needles altogether! :scared:
Gotta wait a couple of days for results now - then its gonna be decision time!
12 bloody needles altogether! :scared: Gotta wait a couple of days for results now - then its gonna be decision time!
Ouch
At least it's out of the way now though. Let us know how you get on
Oct 3rd 2006, 10:13 am
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Re: Thyroid removal op - Medicare??
Originally Posted by Mrs Jackaroo
Hi Guys
I've been having tests since arriving in Oz and I may need to have my thyroid removed in the near future (I've got more tests tomorrow which will give me a clearer picture). Anyway I was just wondering if anyone knew what the situation would be with reference to payment for it? I havent yet spoken to my doc about it but just wondered if any of you here could give me an idea beforehand? It wont be a deciding factor as to whether or not it gets removed but its something we may well need to budget for.
Also I was wondering what the after care is like? iPOM??!!!! I believe you wrote about it when you first arrived but I cant find the thread now.
Any help appreicated
I've been having tests since arriving in Oz and I may need to have my thyroid removed in the near future (I've got more tests tomorrow which will give me a clearer picture). Anyway I was just wondering if anyone knew what the situation would be with reference to payment for it? I havent yet spoken to my doc about it but just wondered if any of you here could give me an idea beforehand? It wont be a deciding factor as to whether or not it gets removed but its something we may well need to budget for.
Also I was wondering what the after care is like? iPOM??!!!! I believe you wrote about it when you first arrived but I cant find the thread now.
Any help appreicated
I've just had a look on the medicare website and from what I can see as long as you have full medicare cover then you won't have to pay for anything
http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/..._mc_covers.htm
Oct 3rd 2006, 10:16 am
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Re: Thyroid removal op - Medicare??
Originally Posted by hedgehog-girl
I've just had a look on the medicare website and from what I can see as long as you have full medicare cover then you won't have to pay for anything
http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/..._mc_covers.htm
http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/..._mc_covers.htm
Oh thanks ever so much for that. I had a look and couldnt find anything - I'm sure my head is up my a** sometimes!
Thank you
And thanks also to Wendy & iPOM
- I'll def keep everyone up to date!
