HSC Core 1 FQ3 MC Part 2 10Q

What is the most likely reason for the increase in the number of people seeking alternative health care approaches in Australia?

• Greater availability of alternative health care in public hospitals

• Greater clinical effectiveness of alternative health care methods

• Increased provision of Medicare subsidies for alternative approaches to health care

• Increased acceptance of alternative medicine by the community and medical

  practitioners

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

Adjusting the spine through physical manipulation is an example of which type of alternative health care?

• Acupuncture

• Aromatherapy

• Chiropractic

• Iridology

What is Medicare?

• Australia’s main private health care provider

• Australia’s tax-funded national health care system

• Australia’s provider of publicly subsidised medication

• Australia’s health insurance provider for the disadvantaged

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

By researching the nature and benefits of a health product an individual is able to

• use a holistic health approach.

• make informed health consumer choices.

• access alternative health care approaches.

• access a range of complementary medicines.

What are some features of Medicare?

• Bulk billing, ancillary cover

• Bulk billing, Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

• Free treatment in public hospitals, Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

• Free treatment in public hospitals, subsidised or free treatment by medical

  practitioners

Which alternative health care treatment involves inserting fine needles into specific parts of the body?

• Acupuncture

• Chiropractic

• Homeopathy

• Iridology

What is a potential benefit for individuals of emerging new surgical treatments in health care?

• Higher Medicare rebate

• Reduced waiting times for surgery

• Greater accessibility for treatments in rural areas

• Faster recovery time from less invasive treatments

Which type of health care service has the highest expenditure by state/territory governments in Australia?

• Dental services

• Public Hospitals

• Palliative Care hospitals

• Pharmaceutical services