AOS 2: Health Care in Aus Revision

Which of the following is not generally covered by

Medicare?

• Doctors’ consultations

• X-rays

• Cosmetic surgery

• Eye tests

Which of the following is not a source of funds for the

administration of Medicare?

• Medicare levy

• Medicare levy surcharge

• General income taxation

• Charitable donations

A basic healthcare right is

• Access

• Encouragement

• Commentary

• Privatisation

Patient responsibilities in accessing healthcare do not

include

• Payment of out-of-pocket expenses.

• Following proposed treatment plans.

• Having detailed knowledge of a disease

• Treating medical staff with respect

Low socioeconomic status may result in

• A safer use of prescribed medication.

• Greater usage of preventative health services

• Increased rates of vaccination

• Accessing unreliable health information online

Recent advances in medical technology include which

of the following?

• Open heart surgery

• Limb amputation

• 3D printing of body parts

• Using x-rays for diagnosis

Patient responsibilities when accessing healthcare in

Australia include

• Treating staff with respect.

• Having a detailed knowledge of a disease.

• Understanding everything the doctor tells a

  patient.

• Not discussing the doctor’s opinion with another

  doctor.

Which of the following is not an issue raised by

advances in medical technology?

• Ethics

• Cost

• Invasiveness

• Privacy

The scheduled fee is ...

• Costs that the patient must pay themselves

• An amount set by the federal government for each medical service.

Define: When the doctor accepts the Medicare benefit (the Schedule fee) as full payment for the services rendered. There are no out-of-pocket expenses for the patient.