Describe the main roles of Australia's healthcare system in providing health services to the population. (3 marks)
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- The healthcare system provides diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation services for people who are sick and injured. These services are provided through hospitals, medical centres and specialist facilities.
- It works to prevent illness and promote health through immunisation programs, anti-smoking campaigns and school medical and dental health services delivered by government agencies.
- The system delivers both primary healthcare through GPs, nurses and allied health professionals, and secondary healthcare through specialists and hospitals for more complex medical conditions.
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- The healthcare system provides diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation services for people who are sick and injured. These services are provided through hospitals, medical centres and specialist facilities.
- It works to prevent illness and promote health through immunisation programs, anti-smoking campaigns and school medical and dental health services delivered by government agencies.
- The system delivers both primary healthcare through GPs, nurses and allied health professionals, and secondary healthcare through specialists and hospitals for more complex medical conditions.