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

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 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

What is the most appropriate advice to give people who are making a decision about an alternative health care service or product?

• Investigate the credibility of the service, product and practitioner

• Cease the conventional medication and medical advice they have been receiving

• Combine alternative health care services with complementary health care products

• Seek recommendations from friends and family who have experienced success with alternative health care services and products

Meditation techniques are used by some patients while undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. What type of approach to treatment is this?

• Diversionary

• Pain management

• Alternative health care

• Complementary health care

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

What currently is the area of greatest health care expenditure in Australia?

• Research

• Hospitals

• Dental Services

• Preventative health initiatives

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

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.

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