Visual Explainers: Animated Walk-throughs of the Body and of Medicare

Short animated walk-throughs that show how something works, from the body to the way Medicare sorts doctors, one step at a time. Swipe or tap Next, pause the animation any time, and share a single step with a link. Every explainer lists its sources and is general information only.

Explainers

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How cholesterol affects your arteries

LDL, HDL, plaque and clots in six animated steps, plus why familial hypercholesterolaemia is different.

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How your body absorbs iron

From the plate to the bloodstream: haem and non-haem iron, the gut doorway and the liver’s hepcidin brake.

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How Medicare sorts doctors

GP, non-VR and prescribed medical practitioner: how a category is set and what it changes. For clinicians.

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How the Medicare card works

Enrol, get your card, add it to your phone wallet, and what to do when something changes.

These explainers describe general mechanisms and administrative processes and are not medical, legal or billing advice. For questions about your own health, speak with your GP.