unit 1 aos 2 Flashcards
Difference between private health insurance and Medicare:
Private health insurance and Medicare differ in several key ways. Private health insurance is obtained from private companies and typically requires individuals to pay premiums, copayments, and coinsurance. It offers a range of coverage options that can vary depending on the chosen plan. On the other hand, Medicare is a government-funded health insurance program primarily for individuals aged 65 and older, as well as certain disabled individuals. It covers hospital care, medical services, and prescription drugs. Medicare is funded through payroll taxes, premiums, and general revenue.
What is the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (pbs) and how does it reduce burden of disease?
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) is a program in Australia that makes prescription medications more affordable. It ensures that everyone, regardless of their income, can access necessary medications and helps make healthcare fairer for everyone. It helps reduce the burden of disease in two main ways. First, it lowers the cost of medications so that people can afford them. This means more people can get the treatment they need and stick to their prescribed medications. Second, it promotes preventive care by subsidising medications that can prevent diseases from getting worse or even prevent them altogether.
How does medicare reduce burden of disease?
Medicare reduces burden of disease by making healthcare affordable and accessible. It covers doctor visits, hospital care, and preventive services, ensuring people can get the care they need. It helps manage chronic conditions by providing coverage for prescription drugs. For example, someone with diabetes can afford regular doctor visits and necessary medications. This helps prevent complications like heart disease or kidney problems, improving their overall health.
How effective is: food promotion?
Food promotion can be effective in improving health when it focuses on nutritious options, raises awareness about healthy choices, and encourages the adoption of balanced nutrition. By highlighting and promoting healthier alternatives, food promotion can help steer individuals towards making better dietary decisions. However, it is important to avoid promoting unhealthy foods and misleading advertising tactics that may contribute to adverse health outcomes.
Why is it hard for people to follow this model? (factors
For time, convenience foods are often consumed because there is a lack of time to purchase fresh ingredients and prepare a meal from scratch. Accessing processed food may be more convenient for busy people who spend more time working and less time preparing food, but can reduce their ability to consume a healthy diet. For personal preference, Most people prefer certain foods due to taste preferences eg. Foods high in fat, salt and sugar are flavour enhancers because they stimulate the taste buds and brain’s reward system by releasing dopamine. This cycle creates craving for foods containing these substances and are often established over a long period of time so it is difficult to change and prevents them from consuming the five food groups as their diet is mainly discretionary foods
