It is very important that doctors talk to patients about their fees and that informed financial consent (IFC) becomes the norm rather than the exception.

The AMA IFC brochures are available free of charge to medical practices to distribute to patients. They outline the type of questions patients should ask their doctor and private health insurer about the costs associated with treatment before going to hospital as a private patient.

Call the AMA on (02) 6270 5452 to order your free AMA IFC brochures, pads and posters.