Guide to Going Private

Our guide to going private will help you to decide which is the best of the available private hospitals, clinics or specialists to suit your needs. It also gives practical advice about what you need to do, whether you have health insurance or are paying directly for private treatment.

There's also useful information about the practicalities of going private, what to do if something goes wrong and how to complain about private treatment.

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Guide to going private

Private treatment: What happens if something goes wrong?
How do I complain about private treatment?
Do I need a referral from my GP for private treatment?
Going private if you don't have health insurance
Going private if you have health insurance
Guide to Going Private
What kind of guarantee should I expect?
How to choose a private hospital or clinic
How to choose a private doctor
Why go private?
The practicalities of going private
Private hospital treatment: What to consider
How to check out a private hospital or clinic
A checklist for comparing private healthcare providers