Topic 10 Flashcards
(16 cards)
What services/insurance are offered in Australia?
There is a range of public and private services, medicare is Australia’s universal health insurance scheme.
What services are covered/ not covered by medicare?
Covered: X-rays, GP/ specialist doctors, treatment/ accommodation in a public hospital.
Not Covered: ambulance, accommodation in a private hospital, cosmetic surgery.
Advantages/ disadvantages of medicare?
Advantages: reduce cost for essential medical services, reciprocal agreements between Australia and other countries, extra financial support through Medicare Safety Net.
Disadvantages: no choice of doctor for in hospital treatment, long waiting lists, out of pocket expenses for many expenses.
What is Bulk Billing?
When the government covers the full cost of seeing a GP because the GP only charges the Schedule Fee.
How is medicare funded?
Through general taxes, medicare levy, medicare levy surcharge.
PBS subsidises how many essential medications?
PBS subsidies the cost of over 4000 essential medication.
What is remainder paid that isn’t covered by medicare?
Premium is paid as a purchase policy for hospital and/or extras cover to pay for services not covered by medicare.
Advantages/ disadvantages of private health insurance.
Advantages: choice of doctor for in hospital treatments, access to private hospital, cover for services not provided by medicare.
Disadvantages: cost of premiums, some out of pocket expenses, qualifying periods for some conditions.
What are the 3 incentives that were created by the federal government to encourage people to take out private health insurance?
The private health insurance rebate, Lifetime Health Cover and the Medicare levy surcharge.
What wellbeing aspects do medical and dental services support?
They support the physical and mental health and wellbeing.
Who’s health/wellbeing does the Victorian Maternal and Child Health Services support?
They offer health and wellbeing support to mothers and children up to 3.5 years of age.
What wellbeing aspects do sporting clubs support?
They support the physical, mental and social wellbeing, particularly for some population groups.
Who’s health/wellbeing does Headspace support and how?
They support those aged 12-24 years old, and help to support their mental and emotional health.
What wellbeing aspects does places of worship support?
Places of worship cater for spiritual health and wellbeing needs of many in the community and also help provide opportunities and improvement in social health.
What wellbeing aspects do volunteer organisations support?
St John Ambulance Australia is an example of this, it supports the health and wellbeing of both volunteers and the Australian public.
Where are patients rights outlined and what are they?
They are outlined in the Charter of Healthcare Rights, some patient rights include access, safety, respect, communication, participation privacy and comment. There are laws that help protect patient privacy and confidentiality.
