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HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 035

Outline three services included in Australia’s digital health system.   (3 marks)

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Answers could include any 3 of the following:

  • Electronic prescriptions: This allows patients to receive prescriptions digitally, reducing paper use and improving convenience.
  • Telehealth consultations: This enables patients, especially in rural and remote areas, to connect with doctors through video or phone appointments.
  • My Health Record: A secure digital platform that stores health information such as medication history, allergies and pathology results, accessible to both patients and healthcare providers.
  • Wearable devices:  Smartwatches and other similar devices can be used to track data like heart rate, sleep and physical activity, supporting patient monitoring and individualised care.
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Answers could include any 3 of the following:

  • Electronic prescriptions: This allows patients to receive prescriptions digitally, reducing paper use and improving convenience.
  • Telehealth consultations: This enables patients, especially in rural and remote areas, to connect with doctors through video or phone appointments.
  • My Health Record: A secure digital platform that stores health information such as medication history, allergies and pathology results, accessible to both patients and healthcare providers.
  • Wearable devices:  Smartwatches and other similar devices can be used to track data like heart rate, sleep and physical activity, supporting patient monitoring and individualised care.

Filed Under: Impact of digital health Tagged With: Band 4, smc-5486-05-Services and purpose

HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 051 MC

The Australian Digital Health Agency was established to:

  1. Offer low cost health insurance products online
  2. Provide connected digital solutions for health system infrastructure
  3. Support general practitioners with artificial intelligence support
  4. Monitor individuals' health for early intervention
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\(B\)

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  • B is correct: The agency was established specifically to develop and manage digital infrastructure and technology services that connect different parts of the health system.

Other options:

  • A is incorrect: The Agency does not develop insurance products, which are typically offered by private companies.
  • C is incorrect: While digital health infrastructure may enable AI support for GPs, this is not the Agency’s primary purpose.
  • D is incorrect: Although the Agency creates the infrastructure for health information sharing, health monitoring is done by healthcare providers using these systems.

Filed Under: Impact of digital health Tagged With: Band 4, smc-5486-05-Services and purpose

HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 047 MC

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of digital health in Australia?

  1. To replace face-to-face medical consultations
  2. To connect health information and improve clinical decision-making 
  3. To reduce the number of healthcare workers needed
  4. To eliminate paper records in all medical facilities
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\(B\)

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  • B is correct. Digital health’s primary goal is optimising available health information to help inform clinical decisions.

Other options:

  • A is incorrect: Digital health aims to complement, not replace, face-to-face care.
  • C is incorrect: Digital health supports healthcare workers, not replaces them.
  • D is incorrect: While reducing paper is a benefit, it’s not the primary purpose.

Filed Under: Impact of digital health Tagged With: Band 3, smc-5486-05-Services and purpose

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