Norfolk Island Hospital is the only medical centre on the island. Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme do not cover Norfolk Island. All visitors to Norfolk Island, including Australians, are recommended to purchase travel insurance. Although the hospital can perform minor surgery, serious medical conditions are not permitted to be treated on the island and patients are flown back to mainland Australia. Air charter transport can cost in the order of A$30,000. For serious emergencies, medical evacuations are provided by the Royal Australian Air Force. The island has one ambulance staffed by St John Ambulance Australia volunteers. COUNT 5
QSN1 What is the name of the only medical center on Norfolk Island? ANS1 Norfolk Island Hospital QSN2 What are visitors of Norfolk Island recommended to purchase? ANS2 travel insurance QSN3 Where are Norfolk Island patients who need serious treatment flown to? ANS3 mainland Australia QSN4 Who handles serious medical emergencies on Norfolk Island? ANS4 the Royal Australian Air Force QSN5 Who staffs the one ambulance available on Norfolk Island? ANS5 St John Ambulance Australia volunteers