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HMS, HAG 2019 HSC 13 MC

Which of the following two strategies aim to reduce the impact of a growing and ageing population on the health care system in Australia?

  1. Introducing the Medicare Safety Net and increasing the number of volunteers
  2. Increasing the retirement age and introducing Lifetime Health Cover loading
  3. Increasing the number of carers and providing greater access to physical activity options to meet specific needs
  4. Increasing the private health insurance rebate and providing access to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
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\(C\)

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  • C is correct: More carers and age-appropriate physical activity directly address ageing population needs.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Medicare Safety Net provides cost relief but doesn’t address population ageing.
  • B is incorrect: These are economic policies, not health system strategies.
  • D is incorrect: These expand existing services but don’t specifically target ageing challenges.

♦♦ Mean mark 50%.