Australians: Will my parents find out that I've been to the doctor if I use my medicare card?

Question

[Question for Australians only]

I need to see a doctor regarding my sexual health. I am 19 but I still feel uncomfortable speaking with my parents about this. I am covered by the same medicare account that my parents use, and our cards have the same number on them. So, If I use my medicare card to pay, will my parents find out about it?

I have never used the card before so I don't know how this stuff works.

Answer 1

No way they can find out. 100% guarantee.

Answer 2

The confidentiality of personal information you provide to Medicare Australia is protected by legislation. Medicare Australia staff are prevented from giving out your personal information to any other person, except where you have authorised the disclosure of that information, or where strict exemptions apply. If you have questions ring Medicare on 132 011.

http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/public/register/service.jsp

More on this http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/about/privacy-security.jsp



Medicare – call 132 011 or visit www.medicareaustralia.com.au



Other places that might be helpful for information:



Action Centre – free and confidential information about sexuality, pregnancy, sex, contraception, family counselling, sexually transmitted diseases – call [phone] or 1800 013 952 (country callers)

Centre for Adolescent Health – for free support and referral call [phone]



Somazone – anonymous access to quality health information for young people – visit www.somazone.com.au



Youth Central – visit www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au and follow ‘Health & Relationships’ link



For Health Services Commissioner Complaints and Information call [phone] or 1800 136 066 (country callers). Call this service if:

• you have not been treated well by your doctor, a hospital or any health service, like a dentist, physiotherapist or pharmacist

• information about your health has not been treated confidentially or your privacy has not been respected

• you have had difficulty getting your health information



Family Planning Victoria – visit www.sexlife.net.au and click on the ‘Youthcentre’ tab

Answer 3

hi there

im Aussie too, and there isnt a way theyd find out as its bulk billed and free, so they send no statements at all, i can use my card or my husband and we have no account to see when weve been, only the dr has a record thats in your folder, but id say its confidential anyway and they wouldnt let your parents look at it anyway, good luck xo

Answer 4

No, that's your personal info, even if your name is on your parent's card.

Answer 5

nope



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