Australian health

Question 1

how has technological improvements helped Australia

Answer 1

by improving accuracy of diagnosis, speed of lab and test results as well as improved patient care and less invasive surgeries such as key hole surgery, MRI and cancer screening

Question 2

what goals relate to malaria

Answer 2

SDG 4
SDG 13
SDG 6

Question 3

what is metoprolol succinate

Answer 3

It is a beta-blocking agent which assists in slowing heart rate and improving circulation

Question 4

what is Xarelto

Answer 4

it is prescribed in combination with aspirin to reduce the painful symptoms of angina caused by CHD

Question 5

what does Nutrition Australia do

Answer 5

highlights the importance of healthy eating and dietary intake for good cardiovascular health and inspires health eating

Question 6

How does the Heart foundation aim to help ATSI people’s

Answer 6

Advocate for inequalities in heart health by proposing to bridge gaps in current legislation and budget to aid accessibility to ATSI populations

Question 7

how much has Jump Rope 4 Heart raised

Answer 7

Since 1983, $106 million has been raised for vital research, support and programs

Question 8

what is the closing the gap program

Answer 8

Closing the gap aims to improve the lives of all ATSI populations. Since 2008, Australian governments have worked together to deliver better health, education and employment outcomes for ATSI people, and to eliminate the gap

Question 9

Specific health concerns for ATSI peoples

Answer 9

LE ten years less
CVD 2-3 times more likely
Diabetes 3.5 times higher
Injury deaths 3 times higher

Question 10

two groups experiencing inequalities in Australia

Answer 10

ATSI populations and rural/ remote areas

Question 11

what are two support networks for CVD

Answer 11

National Heart Foundation, tick program - raises awareness of CVD
Nutrition Australia - highlights importance of healthy eating and dietary intake

Question 12

how is CVD a burden on the healthcare system

Answer 12

Contributes to limited hospital space, aged care workers, and finances.
More than 1.2 million hospitalisations for CVD in 2017-18.
There was an estimated $10.4 billion spent on CVD in 2015-16

Question 13

groups prone to CVD

Answer 13

twice as many males die from CVD

ATSI are 2-3 times more likely to be affected

Question 14

risk factors of CVD

Answer 14

smoking, poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, i tread diabetes, family history, obesity

Question 15

what is cardiovascular disease

Answer 15

CVD is the major single cause of underlying morbidity and mortality in Australia. Over 1 million Australians are living with vascular disease

Question 16

two examples of complementary therapies

Answer 16

osteopathy: manipulates and strengthens the musculoskeletal framework. It focuses on the joints, muscles and spine. Physiotherapy

Question 17

what are complementary medicines

Answer 17

they are therapies used alongside conventional medical treatments to complement traditional medicines

Question 18

two examples of alternative therapies

Answer 18

acupuncture: key component of traditional Chinese medicine, the process of inserting thin needles into pressure points. Naturopathy: herbal medicines, supplements and nutrition

Question 19

what are alternative therapies

Answer 19

treatments that are used in place of conventional medicines or treatments. there is often no scientific or medical evidence.

Question 20

three incentives to encourage private health insurance

Answer 20

private health insurance rebate, lifetime health cover: extra 2% premium for every year after 31 taking up insurance, and the medicare levy surcharge: people earning over $90,000 a year pay an extra tax if they don’t have private health insurance

Question 21

disadvantages of private health insurance

Answer 21

costly premium, has a gap where the whole fee isn’t covered, policies can be complex and difficult to understand

Question 22

what are advantages of private health insurance

Answer 22

enables access to private hospital care, choice of doctor in any hospital, shorter waiting times for medical procedures, high income earners don’t have to pay levy surcharge

Question 23

what is private health insurance

Answer 23

it is a type of insurance under which members pay a premium in return for payment towards health-related costs not covered by medicare. it is primarily to ease the burden on the Medicare system

Question 24

examples of NDIS

Answer 24

Early intervention, independent living, improved acces to medical personnel and facilities and improved access to sporting and social facilities

Question 25

what is the national disability insurance scheme

Answer 25

it provides support and services for people with permanent, significant disabilities and their families and careers to live an ordinary life

Question 26

Examples of PBS medicine

Answer 26

As of 2015, there were 5300 brands of drugs listed on the PBS. Two for cardiovascular disease are Xarelto and Metoprolol Succinate

Question 27

what is the PBS Safety Net

Answer 27

individuals and families are further protected from large overall expenses for PBS-listed medicines. once they have spent $1497.20 within a calendar year, the patient only pays $6.60

Question 28

what is the pharmaceutical benefits scheme?

Answer 28

The PBS is a scheme where medicines are subsidised and consumers pay a co-payment of $41.30 or $6.60 for concession cardholder and the government pays the rest

Question 29

disadvantages of medicare

Answer 29

no choice of doctor for in hospital treatments, waiting lists for many treatments, doesn’t cover CAMs, often doesn’t cover full amount of doctors visits

Question 30

Advantages of medicare

Answer 30

choice of doctor for out of hospital services, available to all Australian citizens, the Medicare Safety Net provides extra financial contribution for medical services

Question 31

how is medicare funded?

Answer 31

the medicare levy, medicare levy surcharge and general taxation

Question 32

what is medicare

Answer 32

Medicare is the foundation of Australia’s public healthcare system. It is Australia’s universal health insurance scheme.