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What are the two sector called that make up Australia's healthcare system?
Public and private
What year was Medicare introduced?
1984
What is meant by 'reciprocal' agreement?
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Name two countries that Australia has a reciprocal agreement with.
New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Belgium, Sweden, the Netherlands, Finland, Italy, Malta, Slovenia and Norway
Name two services covered by Medicare
consultation fees for doctors (general practitioners or GPs) and specialists, tests and examinations needed to treat illnesses, such as X-rays and pathology, f
What is the 'schedule fee'?
The amount that Medicare contributes towards certain consultations and treatments.
What is the patient co-payment?
s the payment made by the consumer for health products or services in addition to the amount paid by the government
What is meant by 'bulk-billing'?
when the doctor charges only the schedule fee. The payment is claimed directly from Medicare so there are no out-of-pocket expenses for the patient.
Medicare will pay for___% of the schedule fee for treatment in a private hospital
75%
What is the 'Medicare safety net'?
provides extra financial assistance for those that incur significant out-of-pocket costs for Medicare services.
Provide two examples of 'allied health services'
Examples include services provided by physiotherapists, psychologists and occupational therapists.
Name two services NOT covered by Medicare
Ambulance, nursing home, private hospital care
Who is eligible for Medicare?
Australian citizens or through the reciprocal agreement
Identify two disadvantages of Medicare
No choice of doctor for in-hospital treatments • Waiting lists for many treatments • Does not cover alternative therapies • Often does not cover the full amoun
Identify two advantages of Medicare
Available to all Australian citizens, covers tests and examinations, Medicare safety net
Name the three ways that Medicare is funded.
Medicare levy, Medicare levy surcharge, General taxation
