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What are 2 Allied health services?
Answers can vary, including counselling and psychology, nutrition, chiropractic, optometry, podiatry, physiotherapy, and pharmacy.
At what age can you register for your own Medicare?
15
How many dots appear on a pair of dice?
42
What health services does Yarrawonga offer?
Answers vary- Physio, Dental, Gp, ect.
What are rights?
right a moral or legal entitlement to have or do something
What is a general practitioner?
a doctor who has a wide range of skills and knowledge and looks after most of the people in a community
What does Medicare cover?
treatment by doctors and specialists, hospital care for public patients, prescription medicines listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), and essential tests and scans
Which country has the most islands?
Sweden (270,000)
What are 2 community services?
- Doctors, dentists and hospitals
- Sporting and other recreational clubs and associations
- Headspace
- Places of worship
- Volunteer organisations
- Secondary School Immunisation Program
What are the 2 patient responsibilities?
- provide information about their past and present illnesses, hospitalisations, medications and other matters relating to their health history
- ask questions when they do not understand explanations given about the risks and benefits of the proposed healthcare, treatments or procedures
- follow the instructions and medical orders of their doctors, nurses and medical support staff to bring about the best outcomes from treatment
- report any safety concerns immediately to their doctor, nurse or healthcare support staff
- treat medical staff with respect
- ask questions about costs before treatment.
Before starting alternative treatments, it is good practice to:
- Thoroughly research the service
- Critically evaluate the qualifications and credentials of alternative health providers
- Take your time and choose carefully.
What is bulk billing?
When the doctor or specialist charges only the Schedule fee. The payment is claimed directly from Medicare, so there are no out-of-pocket expenses for the patient.
How many hearts does an octopus have?
3
How many volunteers does St John Ambulance Australia have?
15,000 volunteers who provide over 1 million hours
What are 2 rights people have and what does it mean?
Access- I can access services to address my healthcare needs.
Safety- I receive safe and high-quality health services, provided with professional care, skill and competence.
Respect- The care provided shows respect to me and my culture, beliefs, values and personal characteristics
answers will vary
List four allied health services.
- podiatry
- optometry
- physiotherapy
- chiropractic
- nutrition
- counselling
- pharmacy
How do Medicare and the PBS both reduce financial barriers, and why might some young people still struggle to access care?
Medicare covers GP visits, tests and hospital care, while the PBS subsidises medicines. Some youth still face out-of-pocket costs, limited coverage (e.g. dental, glasses), or medicines not on the PBS.
Which country has the highest life expectancy?
Hong Kong
How does the Secondary School Immunisation Program contribute to both the physical and mental well-being of students?
It prevents disease and supports physical health while reducing stress about illness or missing school, which benefits mental well-being.
Name two situations where a health provider may share patient information without consent.
If the patient’s safety is at risk, or to protect public health (e.g. contagious illness).
Explain how having a trusted GP can increase youth health literacy.
Having a GP that a young person feels that they can talk with comfortably and share their personal health concerns means that they are more likely to seek help when needed or accept the preventative information given by a GP, meaning that their health literacy is improved.
How does the NDIS improve health and health literacy for youth with disabilities, and what is one limitation?
It funds support like therapy, equipment and education, helping with independence and health knowledge. A limitation is long wait times or unequal access, especially in rural areas.
What country was initially known as “Blue Ribbon Sports”?
Nike
How does headspace support both mental and spiritual wellbeing for young Australians?
Headspace provides counselling and GP services to reduce stress, anxiety, and mental illness, while also helping youth explore identity, gender and purpose, which supports spiritual wellbeing.
What is one way that young people taking responsibility for their health information (e.g. using My Health Record settings) can improve their health literacy?
They learn how the system works, gain confidence in managing records, and make informed choices about their healthcare