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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.

HMS, HIC EQ-Bank 040

How can the social justice principle of rights be ensured in healthcare settings.   (4 marks)

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  • Rights in healthcare are ensured through legislation and policy. This occurs when laws create mandatory standards which leads to all health services following patient rights protocols.
  • Anti-discrimination policies protect patients from unfair treatment. This causes healthcare providers to treat all patients equally. As a result, people access services safely regardless of age, gender or disability.
  • Healthcare facilities uphold rights through informed consent and confidentiality. When patients control their care decisions, this leads to open communication with providers.
  • Complaint mechanisms protect rights. These enable patients to report violations which results in system improvements. Consequently, healthcare becomes more accountable to patient needs.
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*Cause-and-effect language that directly addresses the “How” keyword is bolded in the answer below.

  • Rights in healthcare are ensured through legislation and policy. This occurs when laws create mandatory standards which leads to all health services following patient rights protocols.
  • Anti-discrimination policies protect patients from unfair treatment. This causes healthcare providers to treat all patients equally. As a result, people access services safely regardless of age, gender or disability.
  • Healthcare facilities uphold rights through informed consent and confidentiality. When patients control their care decisions, this leads to open communication with providers.
  • Complaint mechanisms protect rights. These enable patients to report violations which results in system improvements. Consequently, healthcare becomes more accountable to patient needs.

HMS, HIC EQ-Bank 031 MC

Which of the following is the most effective way to uphold the social justice principle of rights in a healthcare setting?

  1. Providing interpreters for non-English speaking patients.
  2. Delivering preventative health programs in schools.
  3. Implementing anti-discrimination policies for all patients.
  4. Employing healthcare workers from diverse backgrounds.

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\(C\)

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  • C is correct as anti-discrimination policies directly protect people’s rights to fair treatment.

Other options:

  • A relates more to access by removing language barriers.
  • B relates more to equity by targeting preventative measures.
  • D relates more to participation by diversifying the workforce

HMS, HIC EQ-Bank 013

Describe the relationship between the social justice principle of rights and the health status of young people from culturally diverse backgrounds.   (4 marks)

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  • Young people from different cultural backgrounds have the right to healthcare that respects their culture. This includes their food culture, religious practices, and traditional medicine beliefs.
  • When health services ignore these rights, young people stop going to doctors. They might face discrimination or feel misunderstood. This means health problems get worse without treatment.
  • Language barriers break the right to proper healthcare. Some young people can’t explain what’s wrong without interpreters. They also sometimes struggle to understand doctors’ instructions if provided in English only.
  • Health services that respect cultural rights work better. They should have staff who speak different languages and understand different cultures. When young people feel respected, they use health services more. This improves their overall health.

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  • Young people from different cultural backgrounds have the right to healthcare that respects their culture. This includes their food culture, religious practices, and traditional medicine beliefs.
  • When health services ignore these rights, young people stop going to doctors. They might face discrimination or feel misunderstood. This means health problems get worse without treatment.
  • Language barriers break the right to proper healthcare. Some young people can’t explain what’s wrong without interpreters. They also sometimes struggle to understand doctors’ instructions if provided in English only.
  • Health services that respect cultural rights work better. They should have staff who speak different languages and understand different cultures. When young people feel respected, they use health services more. This improves their overall health.