CHAPTER 1 QUIZ
Which of the following is a sociological cause of risky health behaviour?
Culture
Social relationships
Social interactions
GIVE AN EXAMPLE OF A COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH SERVICE
ACUPUNCTURE, AROMATHERAPY, CHRIOPRACTIC, IRIDOLOGY, HOMEOPATHY ETC
What type of healthcare is used alongside conventional medicine?
Answer: Complementary
Before choosing a healthcare provider, what should you check to ensure they are properly trained?
Answer: Qualifications
What digital healthcare service increases access to care remotely?
Telehealth
Give an example of an environmental factor interacting with a socioeconomic characteristic to affect the health of people who live in rural and remote areas?
Geographic isolation leading to less employment opportunities
Consider the following statements.
Statement 1: The federal, state and territory governments share responsibility for the regulation of the health workforce and the regulation of pharmacies and pharmaceuticals.
Statement 2: Medicare covers part of the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) fee for services and procedures for private patients in a public or private hospital.
Which of the following is correct?
Both statements are true.
Both statements are false.
Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true.
Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
Both statements are true.
Which service uses needles placed at specific body points?
Answer: Acupuncture
What should you compare when deciding if healthcare is affordable?
Answer: Costs
What government healthcare program is being strengthened to improve access and equity?
Medicare
Which of the following best describes the concept of healthy ageing, according to the World Health Organisation?
Delaying retirement to continue contributing to the economy
Jamie experienced sudden chest pain while at work. An ambulance took Jamie to a public hospital emergency department, where doctors performed several tests. Jamie was later referred to a private cardiologist for ongoing care and received support from the heart foundation during recovery.
Correctly identifY the three sectors involved in Jamie’s care?
State government, private, not-for-profit
What type of oils are used in aromatherapy?
Answer: Essential
To confirm health information is accurate, you should check multiple _____ sources.
Answer: Credible
What are some key challenges?
○ Workforce shortages and staff burnout
○ Privatisation risks widening inequality
○ Poor data limits effective decision-making
○ Rural and Indigenous Australians face care gaps
○ Ageing population increases chronic illness burden
Why do Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people living in rural and remote areas experience higher rates of chronic disease?
Geographic isolation limits access to healthcare, employment, education, and healthy lifestyle opportunities, contributing to poorer health outcomes.
What are key challenges currently facing the Australian healthcare system?
Increasing healthcare workforce shortages
Unequal access to healthcare for rural, Indigenous, and low-income populations
Gaps in health data, particularly in primary healthcare, affecting planning and policy
The ageing population increasing pressure on healthcare services and costs
Which key purpose involves reducing disease risk and maintaining health?
Answer: Prevention
Government health websites in Australia usually end with which domain?
Answer: Gov
How can we address workforce shortages in healthcare?
○ Government funding to train more GPs, nurses, and midwives
○ Scholarships and incentives for rural/remote placements
○ Overseas-qualified doctors fast-tracked into the system
○ National workforce strategy focuses on matching skills to community needs
In Australia, there are groups experiencing inequities in health. Describe TWO factors that can contribute to the health status of ONE group experiencing inequities in health.
Factors that contribute to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people having a lower health status compared to non-indigenous people include education and geographic location.
Lower education levels amongst some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people may reduce their knowledge about risky health practices. This could increase their risk behaviours, such as eating a high sugar diet, which can contribute to a higher risk of diabetes.
Access to healthcare is more challenging due to geographic location with many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in rural and remote areas. This can contribute to inequities such as cardiovascular disease, as individuals may be less likely to receive heart health check-ups if healthcare facilities are located far from where they live.
What outcomes occur due to a lack of health data
■ Health planning harder
■ Policy decisions less targeted
■ System-wide tracking of effectiveness difficult
What is the purpose of complementary health services?
○ Prevent illness (e.g. lifestyle tracking, diet changes)
○ Treat conditions (e.g. pain relief, stress management)
○ Support conventional treatment (e.g. managing side effects, improving adherence)
Being a critical health consumer means
○ Using trusted, evidence-based sources
○ Checking provider qualifications
○ Considering personal health needs, costs, and risks
○ Assessing information for accuracy, credibility, and bias
What growing issue occurs when ambulances wait to transfer patients to hospitals?
Ramping