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HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 050 MC

Which combination of factors represents the most significant barrier to equitable access to digital health services in rural Australia?

  1. Language barriers and cultural differences
  2. Lack of smartphone ownership and resistance to change
  3. Privacy concerns and cost of technology
  4. Unreliable internet connectivity and lower digital literacy
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  • D is correct: These are the most significant barriers because rural Australians cannot access digital health services without stable internet and many lack the skills to effectively use these technologies.

Other options:

  • A is incorrect: These are factors but not the most significant for rural areas
  • B is incorrect: Smartphone ownership is less of an issue than connectivity
  • C is incorrect: Cost and privacy affect all areas, not specifically rural