Deck 14: The Complementary and Alternative Health Care System in Australia

Question 1

Increasing recognition of integrative medicine in Australia has been strengthened by:

A)the Therapeutic Goods Administration's regulation of a few CAM medicines.
B)moves by the medical profession to integrate complementary therapies.
C)other countries that have integrated CAM into their general health care systems.
D)some rebates available for therapies.

Answer 1

moves by the medical profession to integrate complementary therapies.

Question 2

Education and training in CAM:

A)exists quite separately to the mainstream section.
B)has moved out of the VET sector with some courses requiring a Bachelor degree.
C)promotes self-regulation.
D)has participated in the development of a Health Training Package.

Answer 2

has moved out of the VET sector with some courses requiring a Bachelor degree.

Question 3

The Australian government is committed to a National E-Health Strategy.This strategy is intended to streamline the movement of information,facilitate referrals and improve access to care.Which is the correct statement?

A)CAM service has been excluded in government funding.
B)This system has been devised without the inclusion of CAM practitioners.
C)CAM practitioners are included in national registration.
D)All of the above.

Answer 3

This system has been devised without the inclusion of CAM practitioners.

Question 4

Most CAM modalities can be differentiated from conventional medicine as they are based on a:

A)view that only the parts can explain the whole.
B)premise that complex conditions can be broken down to smaller components.
C)concept of energy described in various ways (life force,qi,prana,vital force).
D)treatment regimen that promotes vitality.

Question 5

In Australia,complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)refers to:

A)a range of diverse health care practices and products that exist parallel with,but are not regarded as part of,the mainstream biomedical system.
B)a diverse range of therapies,such as massage,that improve health and well-being.
C)clinically proven health interventions that are available in health food shops.
D)a range of health practices and products that provide alternative therapies when the consumer perceives the biomedical model is ineffective.

Question 6

Changes have been seen in CAM's funding to include:

A)government funding for chiropractors and osteopaths with oversight by a general practitioner.
B)Medicare rebates for all services.
C)massage services.
D)only osteopaths.

Question 7

CAM practices do share some common features.They:

A)are homoeopathy and herbal and manipulative medicine.
B)are any practices outside the mainstream biomedical system.
C)are practices that take on a holistic view with an emphasis on individualised treatment and a partnership approach and self-healing.
D)are practices such as acupuncture,homoeopathy and herbal medicines only.

Question 8

In Australia,complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)use is:

A)declining.
B)increasing,with rates over 52%.
C)staying at 51%.
D)none of the above.

Question 9

The rise of consumer confidence in CAM is mainly due to:

A)people living with chronic conditions for which there is no quick fix.
B)increased use of the internet for information.
C)people seeking alternative to science,technology and medicine in seeking solutions for health issues.
D)all of the above.