Question 1

With the National Health Reform Agreement,Australia moved to a nationalised system of:&#10;A)activity-based funding for public hospital services.&#10;B)a 50-50 split between government and non-government sources.&#10;C)population-based calculations.&#10;D)a majority from government and some from non-government sources.

Accepted Answer

The National Health Reform Agreement introduced activity-based funding for public hospital services, meaning funding is based on the number and nature of the services provided rather than a fixed budget. This moved Australia towards a nationally standardised system for public hospital funding.

Question 2

The roles of the local,state and federal governments in funding the public health sector include:&#10;A)state and territory governments are responsible for public hospital services,other services and dental services.&#10;B)the federal government is responsible for major funding programs,including the PBS,and for funding to states and territories to assist with the provision of public hospital services.&#10;C)local governments are responsible for environmental health and community-based health programs.&#10;D)all of the above.

Accepted Answer

All of the above statements are correct. State and territory governments are responsible for public hospital services, other services, and dental services. The federal government is responsible for major funding programs, including the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme), and for funding to states and territories to assist with the provision of public hospital services. Local governments are responsible for environmental health and community-based health programs. Therefore, all three levels of government play a critical role in funding the public health sector in Australia.

Question 3

The overall role of Medicare in the Australian health care system is to:&#10;A)ensure that all Australian citizens and permanent residents have access to medical and hospital services which are either paid in full or subsidised by government.&#10;B)not fund for non-medical services,including eye tests.&#10;C)not provide subsidised access to pharmaceuticals.&#10;D)broker agreements with other countries for reciprocal health care access rights.

Accepted Answer

Medicare plays a crucial role in ensuring that all Australian citizens and permanent residents have access to medical and hospital services, whether paid in full or subsidised by the government. This enables everyone to receive the necessary medical treatment without worrying about financial constraints.

Question 4

The Australian public health care system is based on the principle of universal access;this means :&#10;A)access to the private health sector.&#10;B)all citizens and permanent residents have equal access to medical services.&#10;C)access to all health stakeholders.&#10;D)none of the above.

Accepted Answer

The principle of universal access in the Australian public health care system means that all citizens and permanent residents have equal access to medical services, regardless of their income or social status. Access to the private health sector is not a requirement for universal access, and the term "health stakeholders" is too broad and does not accurately define who has access to medical services.

Question 5

Health reform in Australia focuses on:&#10;A)absorbing considerable resources,which in turn creates instability and uncertainty.&#10;B)increase in efficiency and productivity as the changes respond to demand.&#10;C)equity and access for all users of health.&#10;D)the relationship and responsibilities of the different levels of government in the health system,and the relationship between the private and the public health sectors.

Accepted Answer

Health reform in Australia focuses on the relationship and responsibilities of the different levels of government in the health system, and the relationship between the private and the public health sectors. This includes addressing issues such as funding, service delivery, and regulation. The goal is to create a more coordinated, efficient, and sustainable healthcare system that provides equitable and accessible care for all Australians.

Question 6

The purpose of Medicare is to:&#10;A)provide a universal health insurance scheme in Australia.&#10;B)ensure free health care for all public health patients.&#10;C)fund clinical services only.&#10;D)none of the above.

Accepted Answer

The purpose of Medicare is to provide a universal health insurance scheme in Australia, ensuring that all Australians have access to medical services regardless of their ability to pay. It does not ensure free health care for all public health patients, and it funds a wide range of medical and health services beyond just clinical services.

Question 7

One of the driving forces for a universal access system is the idea that a market-based economy will not provide for those unable to purchase health services for themselves,this is known as:&#10;A)a dual health market/&#10;B)equal access to medical services.&#10;C)market failure.&#10;D)none of the above.

Accepted Answer

Market failure occurs when a market-based economy fails to provide or allocate resources in an efficient and equitable manner, leading to inequalities in access to goods or services, such as healthcare. Universal access systems aim to address this market failure by ensuring that everyone has access to necessary medical services regardless of their ability to pay.

Question 8

The Australian health care system is Australian society can be described as:&#10;A)a mixed economy.&#10;B)a dual economy.&#10;C)a welfare-based economy.&#10;D)a modern market-based economy.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

The main driver of perpetual health reform in Australia is:&#10;A)a political need to contain costs.&#10;B)governments wanting to control medical practitioners.&#10;C)health expenditure increasing due to rising health consumer demands.&#10;D)health service providers.

Accepted Answer

Health expenditure in Australia has been increasing due to rising health consumer demands, with an ageing population and advancements in medical technology. This has resulted in a need for perpetual health reform to ensure sustainable and affordable healthcare for all Australians. While political need and government control may be factors, they are not the main driver of reform. Health service providers may be involved in implementing reforms, but they are not the main driver of the need for reform.

Question 10

Public hospitals in Australia provide services to:&#10;A)people from lower socio-economic areas.&#10;B)inpatients and outpatients for surgery,investigations,medical management and other issues.&#10;C)outpatients only if the patient can't get in to see a general practitioner.&#10;D)inpatients only.

Accepted Answer

Public hospitals in Australia provide services to both inpatients and outpatients for a range of medical needs including surgery, investigations, and medical management. They also serve patients from all socio-economic backgrounds, not just those from lower socio-economic areas. While they may see some outpatients who are unable to see a general practitioner, this is not the only group they serve. Similarly, while they provide inpatient care, this is not their only function.

Deck 2: The Public Health Sector and Medicare