The Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights describes the rights that consumers, or someone they care for, can expect when receiving healthcare.  Healthcare rights cover:  access, safety, respect, partnership, information, privacy and the right to give feedback or make a complaint. These rights apply to all people in all places where healthcare is provided in Australia. This includes public and private hospitals, day procedure services, general practice and other community health services. The Charter's 1st Edition was endorsed by health ministers in 2008. The Second Edition, launched in 2019, is a great tool for all healthcare consumers.    

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Type 2 Diabetes is a silent pandemic.  Millions have the disease and many do not know they have it. It disproportionately affects Indigenous Australians. The total annual cost for Australians with the disease is $6 billion. Enough GPs think there is no cure and simply prescribe medications but there is evidence that body fat reduction reverses the Disease.  Dr Michael Mosley advocates rapid weight loss.  Canadian nephrologist Dr Jason Fung advocates intermittent fasting.  Low carb eating and regular exercise are part of the solution.  In the United Kingdom, the National Health Service accepts that Type 2 Diabetes is reversible. 

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Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide. CT scans are used to diagnose stroke, but due to radiation exposure, are

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