Health Service Structure & Environment

Who is responsible for the healthcare system in Malaysia?

• Ministry of Finance

• Ministry of Health

• Ministry of Education

• Ministry of Transport

What are the goals of the healthcare delivery system?

• Innovation, Technology, Growth

• Quantity, Availability, Profit

• Speed, Efficiency, Profit

• Cost, Quality, Access

Where do most healthcare encounters occur?

• Workplaces

• Hospitals

• Schools

• Home

What is the main focus of Primary Care?

• Preventive Care

• Specialist Care

• Rehabilitative Care

• Emergency Care

What is the purpose of Tertiary Care?

• Preventive Care

• Rehabilitative Care

• Consultative Specialty Care

• Emergency Care

What are the weaknesses of the current healthcare system?

• Advanced Technology, Timely Availability

• Fragmentation of Care, Insufficient Workforce

• Limited Access, High Cost

• Misaligned Incentives, Large Administrative Costs

What is the main focus of Secondary Care?

• Subspecialty Department Care, Diagnostic Imaging

• Emergency Care, Labor and Delivery

• General Hospital, In-patient and Out-patient Services

• Chronic Care, Specialist Provider Clinics

What is the main focus of Long-term Care?

• Special Sub-acute Units, Outpatient Rehab Centre

• Home Health, Sub-acute Care

• Long Term Care Facilities, Home Health

• Acute Care, Rehabilitative Care

What are the key components of a successful healthcare delivery system?

• Profit, Growth, Innovation

• Quality, Access, Cost

• Efficiency, Availability, Technology

• Speed, Quantity, Profit

What is the primary focus of Home Health Care?

• Special Sub-acute Units, Outpatient Rehab Centre

• Long Term Care Facilities, Home Health

• Home-Based Care, Support Services

• Acute Care, Rehabilitative Care