Chapter 6 - Health Care in Australila Flashcards
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.
Biomedical model of health:
An approach that treats people once symptoms of ill health are present. It relies heavily on doctors, hospitals, pharmaceuticals and medical technology.
Community-based care:
Health care that takes place as a day attendance at a health care facility or in the patient’s home. Community-based care is considered an alternative to hospital admission.
Co-payment:
The payment made by the consumer for health products or services in addition to the amount paid by the government.
Intersectoral collaboration:
Having groups from many sectors (such as government, health and the private sector) working together to achieve a common goal.
Legislation:
An Act of parliament or a set of Acts (relates to law).
Income test:
A determination of whether an individual or family is eligible for government assistance based on their level of income.
Premium:
The amount you pay for insurance.
Public health:
The organised response by society to protect and promote health, and to prevent illnness, injury and disability.
Schedule fee:
The amount that Medicare contributes towards certain consultations and treatments. The government decides what each item is worth and that’s what Medicare pays. Doctors and private hospitals may choose to charge more than the schedule fee.
Social model of health:
An approach to health that attempts to address the broader influences on health (social, cultural, environmental and economic factors), rather than the disease or injury itself.
