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Medicare is the Australian Government funded Medical health care system, and is 'similar' to the UK National Health system.

Some Doctors are Free, (called Bulk Billing).

Public Hospitals make no charges to Medicare Card Holders for in-patient, emergency and out-patient services.

Some Doctors will charge per consultation, and you claim part back from Medicare.

Private Hospitals charge for everything, but you can claim some of it back from Medicare. Private Health Insurance is considered a must for using Private Hospitals, unless your finances are sufficient to cover large bills.

http://www.britzinoz.com/medical-in-australia