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Doctors

Our articles and guides on doctors, GPs, specialists and areas of medical practice will help you get the most out of your health care.

There's nothing more important than your health and the health of your family, so we're here to help you navigate the minefield of medicos to discover who you can trust when it comes to your medical needs. We'll help you choose a GP, explore the doctor-patient relationship, and delve into the world of mental health professionals.

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Articles

Why it's worth getting a second medical opinion Faced with life-changing, risky or expensive medical events, getting a second opinion should be part of your action plan.

Chiropractor advertising cancer cure prosecuted Marks the first court case brought against a chiropractor for making misleading claims.

Is your pharmacist giving you the right advice? We put pharmacists to the test – what do they recommend for stress and does it work?

Six things you didn't know about Medicare (and probably should) It’s more than just free visits to the doctor.

Can a chiropractor replace a GP? The risks of using chiropractors instead of GPs for your family's routine primary care.

Alternative diagnostics Some alternative therapy tests just aren't all they're quacked up to be.

Your guide to chiropractic treatment Chiropractors can help with back, neck and other musculoskeletal pain.

Mental health professionals How to choose the right therapist.

Saving on healthcare after the 2014 budget How will the 2014 budget affect your own healthcare budget?

CHOICE joins calls for action on dodgy chiro claims 25 February 2016 | Chiropractors Board of Australia fails to crack down on misleading claims putting patients at risk.

Acupuncture Widely accepted in the medical mainstream, does acupuncture stand up to scientific scrutiny?

Your guide to choosing a good GP A positive ongoing relationship with your GP is priceless - so shop around.

Doctor-patient relationships We help you get the most from your visit to the doctor.

What won’t doctors do? What do doctors say no to when it comes to looking after their own health?

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The health and body team

Some call it hypochondria, but we like to think the amount of time our health experts spend at the doctors is more about personal research than paranoia. They're putting in the hours in waiting rooms far and wide in the hopes that one day, when you need it most, you'll know how to get the best care possible.