Name: CQ3 DP1 What role do health care facilities and services play in achieving better health for all Australians? health care in Australia range and types of health facilities and services responsibility for health facilities and services equity of access to health facilities and services health care expenditure versus expenditure on early intervention and prevention impact of emerging new treatments and technologies on health care, eg cost and access, benefits of early detection health insurance: Medicare and private evaluate health care in Australia by investigating issues of access and adequacy in relation to social justice principles. Questions to explore include: how equitable is the access and support for all sections of the community? how much responsibility should the community assume for individual health problems? describe the advantages and disadvantages of Medicare and private health insurance, eg costs, choice, ancillary benefits
2014 HSC 6 How do Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme support the principles of social justice? They are funded by the Australian government to supply health care services. They provide resources only to those most in need of health services and treatment. They allocate resources according to the needs of the population in order to promote equality of health outcomes. They empower individuals and communities to be involved in planning and decision making to achieve good health. HSC 2015 1 Which of the following is the main benefit of emerging treatments and technologies in health care? Reduced costs for health care Reduced dental health problems Improved early detection and screening procedures Improved waiting times for surgery in public hospitals 17 The graph summarises historical and projected data for Australian health care expenditure and the Australian working population. Which major health care issue does the graph predict? Funding for new and emerging medical technologies required by working Australians Funding for health care in an increasing ageing population Increasing demand for health care by the long-term unemployed Increasing prevalence of non-communicable disease in the Australian working population HSC 2016 5 Which of the following is a health benefit of using emerging technologies for health care in Australia? Reduced expenditure in medical research Reduced costs of medical treatment for individuals Faster recovery of patients from less-invasive procedures Increased availability of medical services in regional and remote areas
HSC 2016 9 In which list are all the factors perceived advantages of choosing private health insurance? Private room, reduced time on waiting lists, assigned medical practitioners Choice of doctor, reduced time on waiting lists, access to ancillary services Private room, decreased cost to the individual, assigned medical practitioners Choice of doctor, increased cost to the government, access to ancillary services NSWPDHPETA 2013 Trial 5. Why did the Commonwealth Government introduce the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme? Provide free health care to all Australians Provide low cost medications to the elderly Provide medications for cancer patients at a reduced cost Allow all Australians access to necessary prescription medication 6. Which of the following are advantages of having private health insurance? Ancillary cover and bulk billing Choice of doctor and ancillary cover Bulk billing and own room in public hospital Bulk billing and shared room in public hospital NSWPDHPETA 2012 Trial 10. Which of the following identifies the benefits of increasing funding for early intervention and prevention? Health costs will increase as there is greater disease burden The ageing population will have access to greater curative services Positive health outcomes improve as there is an increase in morbidity and mortality rates Principles of equity are promoted as health costs are maintained as less people need to use health care services 4. Which of the following health facilities and services is the Federal Government responsible for? public hospitals and immunisation programs private hospitals and independent health organisations dental services and community health programs Medicare and Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme NSWPDHPETA 2011 Trial 6. What does the term bulk billing mean? The patient pays nothing and the doctor receives the scheduled fee from Medicare The patient pays the gap and Medicare pays the doctor 85% of the scheduled fee The patient pays the doctor and Medicare pays the doctor the scheduled fee The patient pays the doctor and Medicare refunds the patient 85% of the scheduled fee
10. The graph represents the percentage of Australians covered by private hospital insurance 60 Percentage of Population 50 40 30 20 10 Under 65 Over 65 TOTAL 0 1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 Year 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 Which government strategy is most likely to have contributed to the sharp rise in coverage for Australians aged under 65 years old in the year 2000? The introduction of the 30% private health insurance rebate The introduction of Lifetime Cover The introduction of the Medicare levy for high income earners The separation of Medicare Private from the public component of Medicare HSC 2013 1 What currently is the area of greatest health care expenditure in Australia? Research Hospitals Dental services Preventative health initiatives 5 Ancillary cover in private health insurance can assist with which of the following costs? General practitioner fees Prescription and other medications Physiotherapy, dental services and optometry Treatment as a private patient in either a public or private hospital 6 What is a benefit of emerging medical technologies? They are readily accessible for all patients. They are inexpensive for public and private hospitals. They can provide a means of early detection. They decrease the need for Medicare and the Pharmaceuticals Benefits Scheme.
HSC 2012 2 Who has primary responsibility for providing health care services such as public hospitals and mental health facilities? State governments Local governments Federal government Non-government organisations 4 Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor of cardiovascular disease? Age Diet Gender Heredity 5 Which government strategy would have the greatest potential to reduce long-term health care expenditure? Increasing spending on emergency care in hospitals Directing more expenditure towards preventative health Providing rebates to people with private health insurance Allocating greater funding to improve existing curative health services HSC 2011 7 Which of the following is a benefit of emerging treatments and technologies in health care? Early detection of disease Reduced cost for health care Improved access to dental care Improved participation in screening procedures 8 The graph shows the trends in death from cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Australia. Which statement best explains the trend represented by the graph? Initiatives prior to the 1970s significantly reduced CVD mortality in Australia. Initiatives prior to the 1970s significantly reduced CVD-related morbidity in Australia. Education programs since the 1950s increased the life expectancy of Australians. Education programs since the 1950s decreased the prevalence of CVD in Australia.
HSC 2015 Question 21 (3 marks) What are the advantages to Australians of having a public health care system? NSWPDHPETA 2013 Trial Question 21 (3 marks) Identify the role of the health care system in Australia NSWPDHPETA 2012 Trial Question 21 (3 marks) Identify the advantages and the disadvantages of Medicare
NSWPDHPETA 2011 Trial Question 23 (5 marks) Clarify how equity and access to health care facilities and services are provided for all sections of the community. HSC 2012 Question 21 (3 marks) Describe the advantages of Medicare for Australian citizens. HSC 2011 Question 22 (2 marks) Identify FOUR different types of health facilities or services in Australia