HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 60 MC

Australia's healthcare system shows strong performance in life expectancy and cancer survival rates but faces challenges with mental health service wait times and rural access. This mixed evaluation suggests which conclusion about system effectiveness?

The healthcare system is completely failing and requires total restructuring
Strong clinical outcomes indicate overall success despite access and equity challenges requiring targeted improvements
Wait times are the only important measure of healthcare system effectiveness
Rural access issues mean the entire system should be centralised in major cities

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\(B\)

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B is correct: Mixed performance indicates overall effectiveness with specific areas needing targeted improvements.

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A is incorrect: Strong outcomes in key areas indicate system strengths alongside improvement needs.
C is incorrect: Wait times important but clinical outcomes and other factors also crucial.
D is incorrect: Centralisation would worsen rather than address rural access challenges.