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HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 220 MC

Healthcare privatisation in Australia aims to balance public and private sector roles. Which outcome BEST demonstrates successful privatisation?

  1. All healthcare services becoming privately funded with no government involvement
  2. Complete elimination of private health insurance to focus on public healthcare
  3. Private hospitals only treating wealthy patients whilst public hospitals serve everyone else
  4. Increased patient choice whilst maintaining public hospital access for those without insurance
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\(D\)

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  • D is correct: Successful privatisation increases choice whilst maintaining equitable public access.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Complete privatisation would eliminate universal healthcare access.
  • B is incorrect: This describes removing privatisation, not successful privatisation.
  • C is incorrect: This creates inequitable two-tiered system rather than balanced approach.