Medicare:

definition

Australia’s universal health care system that is a taxpayer funded scheme administrated by the department of health providing free or subsidized healthcare services.

Medicare gives access to a wide range of health and hospital services at low or no cost.

Funding:

primarily funded health insurance scheme in Australia providing free or subsidized healthcare services.

does not cover:

private patient hospital cost

ambulance services

dental services

services covered:

general practitioner consolations, test and examination.

Phamaceutical benefits scheme

a program subsidizing medication costs to make them more affordable and accessible to all.

Aim:

to provide timely, reliable and affordable access to necessary medicines for Australians.

safety net

patients and their families that require a large number of PBS or RPBS items it gives them access to the medicine.

private health insurance

purchased health cover that gives individuals or family them more options and access to health care services. it provides cover for those services not covered by Medicare.

these covers: hospital cover, general treatment cover and combined cover

advantages:

1. faster access to medical services

2. access to private hospitals and doctor

disadvantages:

1. costly premiums

2. may not cover all medical conditions or treatments

LEVEL of HEALTH

public health care

Enhancing health and wellbeing through community education, promotion of healthily lifestyle, disease / injury prevention.

promotion of HNW: through immunization programs, health education and community outreach.

community health

services that are coordinated, targeted approach to health care in the local community. it is funded largely by the government or aboriginal -controlled health services.

Primary health care

the first place people go to seek help. it provides basic, accessible and affortable care , primarily concerend with treatment, cure and care of people with illness

level of support

• Public Health Care: National immunization programs.

• Primary Health Care: Local General Practitioner (GP) clinics.

• Community Health Care: Community mental health support groups.

Digital health

apps for monitoring and improving health.

• it includes eheathwhich is health services , information and data derived via the internet or other IT-based methods.

• the services requiredigital literacy which gives it the ability to access, process and communicate information in digital form.

opportunities:

1. eassy access to health information

2. self-monitoring of health conditions

challenges:

1. accuracy and realibilitys of information

2. primary concerns

Emerging technologies

AI- is how system emulate the human mid to make decoction and learn.provides opportunities to help reduce human error, assist medical professionals and staff, and provide patient services 24/7.

Stem cell therapy - promotes the repair response of diseased dysfunctional or injured tissues using stem cell or their derivatives.

Personalized Health Monitoring: These apps often have features that allow for personalized health tracking, which can help individuals monitor their health conditions and progress over time.

• Challenges:

  1. Privacy Concerns: The collection and storage of personal health data pose privacy risks, especially if the data is inadequately protected or misused.

  2. Accuracy and Reliability of Information: Not all health apps provide accurate or evidence-based information, which can mislead users or provide false reassurances, potentially delaying necessary medical care.

3d printing of body part: creating cellular structures for replacing damage TISSUES/ ORGANS.

• ethical and practical considerations: ethical concerns include consent and accessibility; practical consideration include cost and technology readiness.

Ethical issues

invasiveness

equity of access

internet security

online privacy

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