Unit 2 AOS 2 - Chapter 10 Flashcards (10.2 - 10.5)

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What is a GP?

A GP, or general practioner, is a doctor who has a wide range of skills and knowledge and looks after most people in a community.

What are allied health services, and what are some examples?

health professionals outside the medical, dental and nursing professions, examples include psychology and counselling, optometry and podiatry.

What are alternative health services, and what are examples?

Healthcare that can be used instead of or alongside traditional health services, examples include acupuncture, homeopathy etc.

Who has responsibility over Australias health system.

All levels of government - federal, state, and local

What is medicare? And what is its aim?

Medicare is Australias universal health insurance scheme, which gives all permanent residents of Australia access to healthcare, that is subsidised by the government. It aims to give affordable, basic healthcare to all Australian citizens.

What does Medicare cover?

Medicare will pay all or some of the fees relating to many essential healthcare services, including consultation fees for GPs and specialists.

What is the Medicare Safety Net?

Ensures that people who require frequent services covered by Medicare, such as doctors visits and tests, receive additional financial support.

What isn’t covered by Medicare?

things such as ambulance services, home nursing care or treatment, glasses etc.

What are advantages and disadvantages of Medicare?

2 advantages might be it gives reduced cost for essential medical services, and that it is available to all Australian citizens. 2 disadvantages might be that there are waiting lists for many treatments, and that Medicare does not often cover the full amount of a doctors visit.

How is medicare funded? And what are the ways of funding?

It is funded via the Medicare levy, which is an additional 2 per cent tax for most Australian tax payers, and the Medicare levy surcharge, which is an additional 1-1.5 per cent tax for high income earners who do not have private health insurance.

What is the PBS?

The PBS ( Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme ) is a component in the governments contribution to Australias health system. They aim to provide essential medicines to individuals who require them, so they subsidise the cost of the medicine. The cost of PBS subsidised medicines is $31.60 with a concession of $7.70

What is NDIS?

The NDIS ( National Disability Insurance Scheme ) is a government insurance scheme that provides funding for services and supports to eligible Australians with a disability. Their goal is to allow Australians with a permanent and significant disability to live as indepently and fully as possible.

What does NDIS provide access to?

supports such as transport, help with household tasks etc.

What are the 6 local community services that support health and wellbeing?

Doctors and dentists and hospitals , sports and recreational facilities, headspace, places of worship, volunteer organisations, secondary school immunisation program

Briefly explain how doctors, dentists and hospitals support health and wellbeing.

GPs, dentists and hospitals generally support young people in maintaining optimal physical and mental health and wellbeing by acknowledging and maintaining ill health and or disease

Briefly explain how sporting and other recreational clubs and associations support health and wellbeing.

These clubs provide outlets for social and mental health and wellbeing through teamwork and positivity, as well as physical health and wellbeing, by training the body and enhancing energy output through physical activity .

Briefly explain how headspace supports health and wellbeing. (Also briefly explain what it is)

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, providing mental health services to 12-25 year olds. It clearly supports mental health and wellbeing by reducing stress and anxiety and lowering the incidence of mental disorders in young people.

Briefly explain how places of worship supports health and wellbeing.

many people feel a strong sense of belonging and emotional support from a place of worship, and being more connected to their beliefs, focusing on supporting spritual health and wellbeing. Examples of a place of worship might be a church or synagogue.

briefly explain how volunteer organisations ( such as St John Ambulance ) supports health and wellbeing

St John Ambulance Australia is an organisation caring for Australians who are sick, distressed, suffering or in danger. There are 15000 volunteers in this organisation, and they usually help promote optimal physical health and wellbeing for those they help.

briefly explain how the secondary school immunisation program supports health and wellbeing.

Offers free vaccinations as a part of the National Immunisation Program. Helps optimise physical health and wellbeing of youth in secondary, by stopping common illnesses at that age, also decreasing morbidity rate, and increases mental health and wellbeing by reducing stress of getting sick and missing school time.

What is the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights?

Outlines the rights of patients, consumers, and other people using the Australian healthcare system. The rights are essential to ensure that no matter where healthcare is provided within Australia, it is of high quality and is safe for patients and practioners.

What are the 3 guiding principles in the charter of healthcare rights?

1. Everyone has the right to be able to access healthcare and this right is essential for the charter to be meaningful.

2. The Australian government commits to international agreements about human rights, which recognises everyones right to have the highest standard of physical and mental health and wellbeing.

3. Australia is a society made up of people with different cultures and ways of life, and the Cbarter acknowledges and respects these differences

What are the 7 rights of the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights

Access, safety, respect, partnership, information, privacy, give feedback.

What does a patient have a right to?

information about their diagnosis, seeking other medical opinions regarding their condition, privacy of and access to their own medical records etc. (You’d only have to mention these 3)

What are some patient responsibilties?

provide medical history ( past and present illnesses, medications) , ask questions when they do not understand given about risks and benefits, following medical instructions and orders given by doctors

What is medical confidentiality?

means that anything discusses between a doctor and a patient must be kept private, punishable by law if a doctor does speak on a patients medical records.

What are the 2 exceptions to privacy laws in health services?

1. If a patient or someone elses health and wellbeing or safety are seriously threatened (eg. if a patient is unconscious and a doctor or paramedic needs to know whether the patient is allergic to any drugs)

2. When the information will reduce or prevent a serious threat to public health or safety (eg. warning the public if there is an outbreak of a serious contagious illness)

What is the 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.

What is health literacy?

relates to how people access, understand and use health information in ways that promote and maintain health and wellbeing. A high level of health literacy is strongly linked to improved health outcomes.

What is patient co-payment?

the payment made by the consumer for health products or services in addition to the amount paid by the government.

what are out-of-hospital expenses (Medicare)

Costs for services such as doctors, specialists, tests and x-rays