Public Health Law Quiz

What is the primary focus of public health law?

• Legal practice and advocacy for public health

• Individual medical treatment

• Criminal law enforcement

• Private healthcare regulations

According to Gostin (2000), what is a key element of public health law?

• The health of populations

• The responsibility of private organizations

• The profitability of healthcare services

• The role of insurance companies

Which of the following is NOT an objective of public health laws?

• Controlling health risks

• Promoting individual wealth

• Preventing the spread of infectious diseases

• Protecting public health

What is one of the sources of public health laws?

• Personal beliefs

• Corporate policies

• Constitutions

• Social media guidelines

What does public health law aim to balance?

• Public health and private health

• Government power and individual rights

• Medical research and ethics

• Healthcare costs and benefits

Which act relates to the prevention and control of infectious diseases in Malaysia?

• Public Health Act 2000

• Health Services Act 1990

• Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988

• Environmental Quality Act 1974

What is a characteristic of public health laws?

• They are only applicable to urban areas

• They are limited to medical practices

• They focus solely on individual health

• They are extensive and cover various aspects of community health

Which of the following is a responsibility of the government in public health law?

• To limit access to health information

• To prioritize profit over health

• To ensure conditions for people to be healthy

• To promote private healthcare

What is the role of local governments in public health?

• To enforce international laws

• To protect public health

• To regulate insurance companies

• To manage private hospitals

Which of the following is a method used by public health laws to change behavior?

• Encouraging unhealthy habits

• Ignoring community needs

• Promoting individualism

• Prohibiting certain behaviors