Healthcare
what is bulkbilling?
List 2 things that medicare does NOT cover
- private hopsitals
- allied health services
- alternative health services
- ambulance
- cosmetic procedures
What does PBS stand for?
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
What does NDIS stand for?
National Disability Insurance Scheme
What does HCC stand for?
Health Complaints Commissioner
what can a patient visit a GP for?
- first point of contact
- referrals for specialty services
- blood test referrals
- x-ray referrals
- diagnose and manage chronic conditions
List 2 things that medicare covers
- GPs
- x-rays
- blood tests
- eye tests
- some dental (2-17 years old)
- public hospital treatment
How much does a non-concession card holder pay for a medication on the PBS
$25
Who funds the NDIS
Both the State and Federal Governments
What is cyberchondria?
a term used to describe people who search medical symptoms online and believe they have the worst-case scenario for their symptoms
Describe Allied Health services
Health professionals outside the medical, dental and nursing fields who help with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of different conditions.
List 2 disadvantages of medicare
- no choice of Dr in hospital
- long waiting lists
- does not cover ambulance
- does not cover alternative therapies
How much does a concession card holder pay per medication on the PBSq
$7.70
- daily personal activities at home e.g. showering, cooking, cleaning
- transport
- home or vehicle modifications e.g. ramps, rails etc
- speech pathology
- hearing aids
Outline 2 "rights" of healthcare
- Access
- Safety
- Respect
- Partnership
- Information
- Privacy
- Give Feedback
Describe Alternative Health services
Used alongside of or instead of traditional healthcare
List 2 advantages of medicare
- decreased cost for essential services
- choice of GP outside the hospitals
- available to all australian citizens
What is the PBS safety net?
In addition to the initial subsidy, people can receive extra support once they have spent over a certain amount ($1647.90 or $277.70 as a concessioner)
1- Age - must be under 65 when applying
2 - Residency - must be an Australian citizen/permanent resident
3 - Disability - must have a lifelong impairment that significantly limits participation and requires ongoing support
Outline 2 "responsibilities" of patients in healthcare
- provide correct and accurate information
- ask questions when they don't understand
- follow instructions and medical orders
- treat staff with respect
- ask questions about cost before a treatment
Give an example of an allied health service AND Give an example of an alternative health service
Allied Health - physio, chiro, osteo, dietician, psychologist
Alternative Health - acupuncture, naturopathy, massage, yoga, pilates
Outline the 3 ways that medicare is funded
1 - General tax revenue
2 - Medicare levy - 2% tax placed on the taxable income of most taxpayers
3 - Medicare levy surcharge - additional 1-1.5% tax on the income of people without private health insurance who earn over $93,000
General patient $7.70
Concession patient $0 - free
List 3 community services that support health and wellbeing
- GPs
- Osteo/physio
- Sports club
- school
- church
- dentist
- hospital
What is an option for redress after a patient makes a health care complaint?
- an explanation
- an apology
- access to treatment
- amendment to health records
- refund or compensation
- change in policy