HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 59 MC

When evaluating the effectiveness of Australia's healthcare system, which combination of indicators provides the MOST comprehensive assessment?

Health outcomes, accessibility measures, financial sustainability and patient satisfaction ratings
Total healthcare spending compared to other OECD countries only
Number of hospitals and medical practitioners per capita exclusively
Private health insurance uptake rates and pharmaceutical company profits primarily

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\(A\)

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A is correct: Multiple indicators including outcomes, access, sustainability, and satisfaction provide comprehensive evaluation.

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B is incorrect: Spending comparison alone doesn’t assess health outcomes or system effectiveness.
C is incorrect: Infrastructure numbers don’t measure actual health outcomes or service quality.
D is incorrect: Insurance and profit measures don’t directly indicate population health effectiveness.