Core 1 Health Care in Australia

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.

In which action area of the Ottawa Charter does the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) belong?

• Developing personal skills

• Reorienting health services

• Building healthy public policy

• Strengthening community action

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

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

Which level of government is responsible for the administration of public hospitals?

• State

• Local

• Federal

• Regional