Australia's Health Status and Healthcare System Review

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering health indicators, sociological determinants, cardiovascular disease data, and the Australian healthcare system structure based on lecture notes.

Morbidity

The trends in illness, injury and disease in a population.

Mortality

The number of deaths per $100,000$ people in a population.

Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)

A government body responsible for gathering and interpreting health data within Australia.

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

An organisation that provides valuable and reliable information to assist in establishing the direction of the healthcare system.

Life expectancy

The average number of years a person is expected to live based on current age and death rates for their gender.

Sociological causes

Broad features of society, such as social relationships, culture, media, and government, that influence health behaviours.

Inequities

Higher barriers to health and wellbeing faced by certain communities due to ongoing social, economic, and political disadvantages.

Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)

A group of conditions including coronary heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease.

CVD Incidence

The rate of new cases, involving approximately $157$ coronary events each day in Australia.

Medicare

Australia's national healthcare system that provides subsidised healthcare services and free treatment in public hospitals.

Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)

A government program that subsidises the cost of certain prescription medicines to make them more affordable.

Bulk billing

A system where the doctor bills Medicare directly for a consultation so the patient does not pay a fee.

Telehealth

Digital healthcare involving video consultations and online appointments to improve access for people in rural and remote locations.

My Health Record

A digital record of a person's health information that can be accessed by authorised healthcare professionals.

Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS)

Services designed around the needs of the community that are culturally safe and community-led.

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

A scheme that provides support and assistance to Australians with disability to facilitate independent living.

National Digital Health Strategy $2023-2028$

A strategy aiming to create digital healthcare that is person-centred, inclusive, and equitable.