FQ1
What is the leading cause of mortality for males and females?
CHD + Dementia
Who is responsible for the running of public hospitals?
State
How is technology used for early diagnosis?
MRI, PET scans, CT scans, ACEMID melanona
How many SDGs are there?
17
What are THREE chronic conditions we have studied and one risk factor for each?
Cancer
CVD
Diabetes
- High fat diet, physical inactivity
What are two inequities experienced by ATSI?
Lower life expectancy
Higher mortality
Higher rates of diabetes
Higher rates of end stage kidney disease
What factors reduce equity of access to healthcare in Australia?
Location, Money, Long wait times, Cultural appropriateness
What are two examples of precision surgery?
NuVasive pulse system
da vinci robotic system
Lasik Eye surgery
Telehealth
Rural medical training program
National Immunisation Program
What are two things we learn from other OECD countries?
UK soft drink levy
Sweden Mental Health
What is a key strategy for addressing the inequities of SED?
Expanding healthcare access
St Vincents homeless health service
Good for kids, good for life
NSW Fee free training
What is the role of the federal government in healthcare?
Funding medicare, PBS, NDIS, Aged care, health promotion initatives
What are Two digital health services and how do they assist healthcare?
Myhealth record
Telehealth
Electronic prescribing
Improves access and continuity of care
What are two examples of SDG 4 - Quality Education
Rural and remote education strategy
Vet pathways
Close the Gap - education targets
What can we do to improve equity of access to healthcare?
Strengthening telehealth
Improving ATSI healthcare
supporting disabilities
What are TWO areas we rank well against other OECD and TWO areas we rank poorly?
1st among OECD countries for EQUITY AND HEALTHCARE OUTCOMES
5th lowest MORTALITY RATE FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
Above the OECD average for people aged 25–64 with a TERTIARY QUALIFICATION
Overall HEALTHCARE PERFORMANCE 3rd Australia
LIFE EXPECTANCY 4th Australia/Spain
5th highest proportion of E-CIGARETTE users.
Overweight/Obese
Mental Health
What is one ADVANTAGE and one DISADVANTAGE of both MEDICARE and PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE?
Medicare = 2% income levy provides free or heavily subsidised access to GPs, public hospitals
Long wait times, no choice of doctor
Private - ancillary services, choice of doctor, shorter wait times
Expensive, still out of pocket costs
What are TWO advantages and TWO challenges of emerging technology and treatments in healthcare?
less invasive, faster recovery
Cost, disadvantage e.g. rural and remote
What are THREE examples of how SDG 10 has been applied in Australia?
Culturally appropriate services & Indigenous workforce - Fund ACCHSs, employ ATSI health workers, embed cultural safety
Close the Gap
NDIS
Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation
What are THREE roles of the local government in health?
• Environmental health • Sanitation & food safety monitoring • Waste disposal • Community-based preventative services • Immunisation implementation • Maternal & child health services
What are the challenges of our growing and ageing population and what are key strategies for supporting healthy ageing?
Increased population living with chronic disease --> Strain on healthcare system --> less workforce contribution
Ageing well in NSW, bowel cancer screening, active ageing, home care services
Prevent
Stress reduction (e.g. acupuncture, meditation) Lowers cortisol, reduces risk of CVD and chronic disease.
Herbal support (e.g. echinacea) - supports immune system
Treat
Acupuncture - pain relief
Naturopathy - manage digestive issues
Chinese medicine - use of herbs to treat illness
Consider
Qualifications, cost, side effects, scientific backing
Provide 3 examples of how big data is being used to support healthcare and reduce spending?
disease surveillance, health system planning, personalized medicine
Early detection and prevention, optimising staff and resources, prevent readmissions
What are three examples of SDG 11 in action?
Age-friendly communities; accessible transport
cycling infrastructure
Green spaces
Social and affordable housing
What is person centred care?
Person-centred care is an approach that respects and responds to each patient’s preferences, needs and values, ensuring they guide all health decisions.
Psychologist considers student goals, session pace, parental involvement, cultural needs, interpreter requirements and cognitive capacity when planning care.