Core 1 CQ3

Which of the following best describes the main role of health care facilities and services in Australia?

• To provide only emergency medical care

• To achieve better health outcomes for all Australians

• To focus solely on elderly care

• To offer only alternative medicine

Which of the following is NOT a type of health care facility in Australia?

• Hospitals

• General practices

• Supermarkets

• Community health centres

Who is primarily responsible for funding and managing public hospitals in Australia?

• Local councils

• State and territory governments

• Private companies

• International organisations

What does 'equity of access' to health facilities and services mean?

• Everyone pays the same amount for health care

• All individuals have fair opportunities to access health care regardless of their background

• Only rural communities receive free health care

• Health care is only available to those with private insurance

Which of the following best describes the difference between health care expenditure and expenditure on early intervention and prevention?

• Health care expenditure focuses on treating illness, while early intervention and prevention aim to stop illness before it starts

• Both focus only on hospital care

• Early intervention is more expensive than health care expenditure

• Health care expenditure is only for alternative medicine

What is a potential impact of emerging new treatments and technologies on health care in Australia?

• Decreased access due to higher costs

• No change in health outcomes

• Reduced need for early detection

• Elimination of all health insurance

Which of the following is a benefit of early detection in health care?

• Increased treatment costs

• Improved health outcomes and potentially lower costs

• Reduced access to services

• Delayed treatment

Which of the following is a key feature of Medicare in Australia?

• It covers only dental services

• It provides free or subsidised treatment by health professionals

• It is only available to people over 65 years old

• It is a private insurance scheme

Which of the following is an advantage of private health insurance in Australia?

• No choice of doctor or hospital

• Access to a wider range of services and reduced waiting times

• It is free for all Australians

• Only covers prescription medicines

Which of the following is a disadvantage of private health insurance?

• It is funded by the government

• It can be expensive and may not cover all services

• It is compulsory for all Australians

• It only covers alternative therapies