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HMS, HIC 2012 HSC 7 MC

Which of the following is a clear example of social justice principles in action?

  1. Providing children and infants with priority health care in all instances
  2. Providing public health policies that are passed by government officials
  3. Providing health materials and services that are delivered in a variety of languages
  4. Providing incentives for people of higher socioeconomic status to use private health care facilities
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\(C\)

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  • C is correct: Multilingual health services demonstrate equity and access principles.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Priority based on age alone isn’t equitable.
  • B is incorrect: Policy creation doesn’t demonstrate social justice implementation.
  • D is incorrect: Incentivising wealthy people contradicts equity principles.

HMS, HIC EQ-Bank 032 MC

Which of the following best describes the core requirement of access as a social justice principle in healthcare?

  1. Equal treatment for all patients regardless of their health needs.
  2. Removal of barriers that prevent individuals from using healthcare services.
  3. Provision of medical facilities in metropolitan areas.
  4. Fair allocation of healthcare resources according to population size.

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\(B\)

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  • B is correct as access fundamentally requires removing barriers (geographic, financial, cultural, etc.) that prevent people from using healthcare services.

Other options:

  • A is incorrect as it describes equality rather than access; access focuses on ability to use services, not identical treatment.
  • C is incorrect as access requires healthcare provision in all areas, not just metropolitan centres.
  • D is incorrect as this describes distribution based on population numbers rather than addressing barriers to service utilisation.

HMS, HIC EQ-Bank 034

Describe how the BreastScreen mobile service addresses the social justice principle of access.   (3 marks)

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  • The BreastScreen mobile service addresses geographic barriers by bringing screening services directly to rural/remote communities that may lack permanent healthcare facilities.
  • It reduces transportation barriers for women in regional areas who would otherwise need to travel long distances.
  • The service increases convenience by operating at flexible times and locations, making it easier for women from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds to access essential preventative services.
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  • The BreastScreen mobile service addresses geographic barriers by bringing screening services directly to rural/remote communities that may lack permanent healthcare facilities.
  • It reduces transportation barriers for women in regional areas who would otherwise need to travel long distances.
  • The service increases convenience by operating at flexible times and locations, making it easier for women from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds to access essential preventative services.

HMS, HIC EQ-Bank 028 MC

The Department of Health has established a network of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) in rural communities to better meet the healthcare needs of Aboriginal and Torres  Strait Islander peoples.

This initiative primarily addresses which social justice principle?

  1. Rights
  2. Participation
  3. Equity
  4. Access

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\(D\)

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  • D is correct as ACCHOs are designed to improve access to culturally appropriate healthcare services in rural communities.
  • This is primarily addressing the principle of access as it focuses on improving healthcare availability for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in rural communities. 

Other options:

  • A is incorrect as this is primarily about service provision rather than rights protection.
  • B is incorrect as while ACCHOs involve community participation, the primary focus is improving access to healthcare services.
  • C is incorrect as while equity is related, the main focus is on ensuring physical access to healthcare services.

HMS, HIC EQ-Bank 012

Explain how improving access to health services could reduce health inequities experienced by people living in rural and remote areas.   (5 marks)

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  • [P] Geographical distance creates healthcare delays.
  • [E] This leads to worsening conditions and complications.
  • [Ev] This occurs because travelling 4+ hours for specialists means people postpone treatment until emergencies.
  • [L] This demonstrates why distance directly causes poor health outcomes.
      
  • [P] Implementing telehealth removes travel barriers.
  • [E] This allows immediate access to medical consultations.
  • [Ev] As a result, rural patients can manage chronic conditions through video appointments with city specialists.
  • [L] This relationship can result in early intervention matching metropolitan standards.
     
  • [P] Financial support enables specialist access.
  • [E] This leads to rural residents affording necessary healthcare.
  • [Ev] Travel subsidies cover accommodation and fuel costs, allowing regular treatment that was previously unaffordable.
  • [L] These elements work together to equalise healthcare opportunities between rural and city populations.

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  • [P] Geographical distance creates healthcare delays.
  • [E] This leads to worsening conditions and complications.
  • [Ev] This occurs because travelling 4+ hours for specialists means people postpone treatment until emergencies.
  • [L] This demonstrates why distance directly causes poor health outcomes.
      
  • [P] Implementing telehealth removes travel barriers.
  • [E] This allows immediate access to medical consultations.
  • [Ev] As a result, rural patients can manage chronic conditions through video appointments with city specialists.
  • [L] This relationship can result in early intervention matching metropolitan standards.
     
  • [P] Financial support enables specialist access.
  • [E] This leads to rural residents affording necessary healthcare.
  • [Ev] Travel subsidies cover accommodation and fuel costs, allowing regular treatment that was previously unaffordable.
  • [L] These elements work together to equalise healthcare opportunities between rural and city populations.