26 Questions
What is the primary purpose of the activities included in the definition of a health system?
To promote, restore, or maintain health
What type of health service focuses on improving health and preventing the root causes of disease?
Public health
What is a key factor that health systems determine, which can impact positively or negatively through inequity?
The quality of health care available
Which of the following is an example of a specialist service?
Mental health services
What is the name of the organisation that developed a global framework to assess a health system?
World Health Organization
What is the term used to describe the complex mix of health professionals and service providers in Australia's health system?
Health professionals and service providers
What is the leading cause of death for men in Australia in 2020?
Coronary heart disease
What is the total burden of disease reported using which measure?
Disability-adjusted life years
What type of care is provided by a specialist or facility upon referral by a primary care physician?
Secondary care
What is the term that describes a broad range of health practitioners who aren't doctors, nurses, or dentists?
Allied health
What is the responsibility of the federal government in financing healthcare?
Funding services such as the Medical Benefit Scheme
What is the main goal of the 'Governance' component of the health system?
To ensure regulation and accountability
What is the purpose of the 'Information systems' component of the health system?
To produce, analyze, disseminate and use reliable and timely health information
What is the rank of back pain and problems in terms of burden of disease in Australia?
2nd
What is the number of years of healthy life lost in Australia due to non-fatal and fatal illnesses in 2018?
5 million
What is the leading cause of death for women in Australia in 2020?
Dementia
What is the primary consideration for selecting healthcare services in a well-designed health system?
All of the above, in addition to the needs of the patients
What is the outcome of the health system that focuses on the availability of healthcare services?
What goods and services can be accessed
Which health system model is characterized by the government providing public insurance for basic coverage, and individuals buying private insurance for additional coverage?
Hybrid model
What is the purpose of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) in Australia?
To ensure affordable, safe, and effective medicines for all people
What is the advantage of getting a medicine listed on the PBS in Australia?
It makes the medicine subsidised by the government
What is the maximum out-of-pocket amount that people pay at the pharmacy for a PBS medicine in Australia?
$42.50
What is the rating criterion used by the WHO to evaluate a country's 'Access to Essential Medicines'?
Both b and c
What is the primary role of the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia?
To regulate the quality of medicines in Australia
What is the advantage of having a hybrid health system model, like Australia's?
It provides citizens with a choice between public and private healthcare services
What is the outcome of the health system that focuses on the quality of healthcare services?
The quality of goods and services
Explore the complexities of Australia's healthcare system, including its primary purpose and key components. Learn about the World Health Organization's framework and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare's perspective. Test your knowledge of the country's health system!
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