Health Care in Australia Worksheet

Match the healthcare provider to its responsibility:

• B

• Formation/execution of national health policies

• C

• Implement immunisation programs

• A

• Provide and deliver hospital services

One reason for the growth of complementary and alternative health care approaches is:

• increased interest in holistic and natural treatments

• decreased access to information

• decline in chronic illnesses

• reduced availability of health care providers

Fill in the blank: The main aim of health promotion is to enable people to increase control over and improve their _______ .

• education

• health

• housing

• income

Which of the following is a primary function of private health insurance in Australia?

• To fund public hospital infrastructure

• To cover services not included under Medicare, such as dental and physiotherapy

• To regulate pharmaceutical pricing

• To provide free ambulance services to all residents

What is the main role of the Commonwealth government in the Australian healthcare system?

• Providing funding for Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)

• Managing local waste disposal services

• Operating all public hospitals

• Delivering community support groups

Which of the following services is typically provided by state or territory governments?

• Running public hospitals

• Administering the Medicare Safety Net

• Setting national health policy

• Providing private health insurance rebates

Which group is most likely to benefit from the Medicare Safety Net?

• Individuals or families with high out-of-pocket medical expenses

• People who only use private hospitals

• Those who do not access any health services

• Individuals with private health insurance only

What is the main purpose of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)?

• To fund medical research grants

• To subsidise the cost of essential medicines for Australians

• To provide free dental care to children

• To regulate hospital construction

Which of the following is an example of a preventive health service?

• Immunisation programs

• Heart transplant surgery

• Prescription medication dispensing

• Ambulance transport

Which of the following is a primary objective of Australia's health care system?

• To ensure all Australians have access to necessary health services

• To reduce the number of health professionals

• To provide health care only to urban populations

• To limit health care to private hospitals