australian health care

Question 1

What does medicare cover

Answer 1

We help to cover the costs for part or all of the following services:
seeing a GP or specialist
tests and scans, like x-rays
most surgery and procedures performed by doctors
eye tests by optometrists.

Question 2

What is PBS

Answer 2

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) helps you get PBS medicines at a cheaper price. You may get further discounts if you have a concession or health care card.

Question 3

What can my health record do

Answer 3

It’s an online summary of your key health information. It brings together information from you, your health care providers, and Medicare.
It records details of your:
medical conditions
medical treatments
medicines
allergies
test or scan results.

Question 4

types of allied health

Answer 4

Some of the larger allied health professions are:
physiotherapy
psychology
pharmacy
occupational therapy
social work

Question 5

What’s primary healthcare

Answer 5

Primary health care is the first level of contact that individuals, families and communities have with the healthcare system. In Australia, this:

Incorporates personal care with health promotion, the prevention of illness and community development
Includes the interconnecting principles of equity, access, empowerment, community self-determination and inter-sectoral collaboration

Question 6

who is eligible for a free Breast screening

Answer 6

Women aged between 50 and 74 years are invited to have a free breast screen (also called a mammogram) every 2 years. You can still have a free mammogram if you’re aged between 40 and 49 years, or 75 years and over – you just won’t receive an invitation in the mail.

Question 7

who should get a cervical screening test

Answer 7

You are eligible for the test if you:
are aged between 25 and 74
have ever had any sexually contact
are a woman or person with a cervix.

Question 8

who should get vaccinated against HPV

Answer 8

The Australian Immunisation Handbook recommends HPV vaccination for specific groups including:
younger people aged 9 to 25
people with significant immunocompromising conditions
men who have sex with men.

Question 9

what’s an underweight bmi for adults

Answer 9

Less than 18.5

Question 10

what’s an healthy weight bmi for adults

Answer 10

18.5 to 24.9

Question 11

what’s an over weight but not obese bmi for adults

Answer 11

25 to 29.9

Question 12

what’s an obese 2 bmi for adults

Answer 12

35 to 39.9

Question 13

what’s an obese 1 bmi for adults

Answer 13

30 to 34.9

Question 14

what’s an obese 3 bmi for adults

Answer 14

40 or more

Question 15

how to calculate BMI

Answer 15

To calculate your BMI, divide your weight in kilograms by the square of your height in metres.

Question 16

eligible bowel cancer testing

Answer 16

Eligible Australians aged 45 to 74 can do a free test at home every 2 years. Learn about the program and how to do the test.

Question 17

how long should children be doing physical activity for daily?

Answer 17

We recommend children and young people do at least 60 minutes each day of moderate to vigorous physical activity that makes the heart beat faster. More is better.

Question 18

what are the 5 australian dietary guidelines

Answer 18

1. To achieve and maintain a healthy weight, be physically active and choose amounts of nutritious food and drinks to meet your energy needs
2. Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from these five groups every day
3. Limit intake of foods containing saturated fat, added salt, added sugars and alcohol
4. Encourage, support and promote breastfeeding
5. Care for your food; prepare and store it safely