HMS, HIC EQ-Bank 041

Define the social justice principle of equity and provide ONE specific example of how it is applied in the Australian healthcare system. (3 marks)

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Equity refers to fair distribution of resources according to need rather than providing equal resources to everyone, recognising some groups require greater support to achieve comparable health outcomes.
Example: The Australian Government provides additional Medicare (Close the Gap) funding for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services, offering culturally appropriate care and extended consultation times to address historical health disadvantages.

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Equity refers to fair distribution of resources according to need rather than providing equal resources to everyone, recognising some groups require greater support to achieve comparable health outcomes.
Example: The Australian Government provides additional Medicare (Close the Gap) funding for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services, offering culturally appropriate care and extended consultation times to address historical health disadvantages.