Australias Health System Flashcards

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Federal Government

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Policy development
Major source of funding collected through taxes 
Public health programs
Complete research through the NHMRC
Nursing homes and aged care
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State Government

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Funding and management of hospitals
Provision of health care services such as mental, child, adolescent and family services
Funds a range of preventative programs and health promotion programs

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Local Government

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Health inspections and regulation of food standards
Removal of wastes
Water quality testing
Maintaining public places such as parks and sporting facilities
Delivering immunisations

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Values of the Health System

“CARE CASES”

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C     Continuous
A     Appropriate
R     Responsive
E     Effective
C     Capable
A     Accessible 
S     Safe
E     Efficient
S     Sustainable
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Medicare

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Medicare is Australia’s universal health acre scheme. Established in 1984, it gives all Australians access to health care that is subsidised by the government.

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Medicare funding

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The Medicare Levy
The Medicare Levy surcharge on high income earners
General taxes

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Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

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The PBS is a Federal Government funded scheme that subsidises the cost of a wide range of prescription medications, providing Australians with access to necessary and cost effective medicines at an affordable price

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Private Health Insurance

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Private Health Insurance is a type of insurance under which members pay a premium in return for payments towards health related costs not covered by Medicare. It is additional insurance purchased on top of Medicare

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