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HMS, HAG 2020 HSC 14 MC

Which of the following statements is correct in relation to General Practitioner medical services in Australia?

  1. Medicare covers the entire cost for all General Practitioner consultations.
  2. The number of General Practitioner consultations has increased steadily over the past 10 years.
  3. People living in rural locations have greater access to a General Practitioner than those living in urban areas.
  4. The number of people attending after-hours General Practitioner services has decreased over the past 10 years.
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\(B\)

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  • B is correct: GP consultation numbers have shown steady increase over decade.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Medicare covers schedule fee not total cost.
  • C is incorrect: Rural areas have less GP access than urban.
  • D is incorrect: After-hours GP services have increased not decreased.