12PDHPE Core 1 CQ3

Is there equity in the access that everyone has to health care facilities and services?

• Yes, because of Medicare access is equal

• No, even though Medicare exists it doesn't mean that access is equal

• Yes, except for those with a high SES

• No, people who live close to or in cities have less access to services and facilities

Which sub-groups typically have less access to health care facilities and services?

• The Aged, those living with a disability, High SES

• High SES, youth, those living rurally and remotely

• ATSI, Low SES, rural and remote

• Highly educated, low SES and ATSI

Currently, at least (a)   % of health care spending goes on curative measures.

If there was a shift of spending from curative to preventative, identify what would happen?

• 1. Spending would initially go up in the short term

  2. The long term benefit would be reduced spending on health

• 1. Spending would initially go down in the short term

  2. In the long term spending would also go down

• 1. Spending would initially go up in the short term

  2. In the long term spending would also go up

• 1. Spending would initially go down in the short term

  2. In the long term spending would go up

Which is NOT an impact of emerging new treatments and technologies?

• Increased life expectancy

• Improved screening and reduced incidence

• Increased incidence

• Increased cost

As technology becomes more widely adopted, what happen to the cost?

• The cost goes up

• The cost goes down

• It stays the same

• We can't predict what would happen to the cost

What is NOT a benefit of early detection?

• Reduction in overall cost of healthcare

• Better health outcomes

• Reduction in the need for more invasive treatments

• Increased pressure on health care systems

If you went to see a specialist, Medicare would cover --------% of the scheduled fee.

(a)  

What happens once you reach the Medicare Safety Net?

• You have to pay double for your medication for the rest of the calendar year

• Your medication becomes free for the rest of the calendar year

• You no longer need prescriptions to access medications

• Nothing, it's just a way that the government keeps track of the medications people are using

How much is the Medicare levy?

• 3%

• 12%

• 4%

• 2%