Of 94 fatal acetaminophen overdose cases in which the reasons for exposure are known, most were associated with suicidal intentions. In 25% of the fatal cases, unintentional therapeutic error (n = 10) and intentional misuse without suicidal intent (n = 14) were the reasons for the exposure.
Acupuncture is covered under Medicare if the acupuncturist is also a medical doctor. Many Private Health Funds cover acupuncture given my non-medical acupuncturists (depending on level of cover).
llustration by: Jon Krause. Be careful what you ask for. A Medicare wellness exam differs from a physical exam.. Schmitz, a retired engineer from Portland, Maine, was pleased when he read that, under the new health care law, Medicare had begun covering annual physicals free of charge. But after he had one, Medicare denied his claim.