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• August 2007 Based on the article "United States Medicare Says It Won't Cover Hospital Errors", do you want to pay Providers to correct medical errors for which they are responsible?

• May 2007 Did you know that from 70 years of age it is free to have your Bone Mineral Density tested?

• January 2007 Did you receive more than one bill last time you were admitted to hospital?

• January 2007 Need Chemotherapy or dialysis - would you prefer to have it at home?

• January 2007 Would you like to know which knee replacement performs worse than others?

• October 2006 Should all prostheses used in Australia have appropriate follow-up studies performed after they are inserted to identify prostheses that have less than optimal outcomes?

• October 2006 Should every new prosthesis used in Australia, such as hip and knee joint replacements, undergo strict clinical testing before it is authorised for use?

• September 2006 When you visit a specialist, do you want him or her to provide you with a quote on how much their services will cost you?

• August 2006 Would you like to see a website that provides you with information on individual Australian Private Hospitals, including their location and services offered?