How is the growing and changing use of technology and data impacting Australia’s healthcare system?
Content Point One
Investigate the current and emerging changes and challenges to the healthcare system
NESA Glossary of Key Words:
Investigate - Plan, inquire into and draw conclusions about.
Changes and Challenges in the Healthcare System
How does Australia’s healthcare system work towards achieving better health for all Australians?
Content Point Seven
Investigate the current and emerging changes and challenges to the healthcare system
NESA Glossary of Key Words:
Investigate - Plan, inquire into and draw conclusions about.
Emerging changes/challenges
Learning Activities
1. ‘Healthcare Policy Makers Round Table/Socratic Seminar activity. Assign each student a role as a:
- Government official (e.g. Minister of Health, Finance Minister)
- Private healthcare provider (e.g. hospital CEO, private insurance company representative)
- Public health advocate (e.g. doctor or nurse from the public sector)
- Citizen (e.g. low-income family, senior citizen)
Present a scenario where the government is considering privatising a significant portion of the healthcare system (e.g. moving from public to private hospitals or introducing mandatory private health insurance).
Have students discuss the pros and cons of privatisation from their role’s perspective. Encourage them to consider:
- The financial sustainability of privatisation.
- The impact on vulnerable populations.
- The quality of care.
- Long-term outcomes for the economy and public health.
Revision Questions
1. Identify examples of current changes and challenges to the healthcare system.
2. Describe possible future changes and challenges to the healthcare system.
3. Explain why privatisation may pose challenges for the healthcare system.
4. Analyse how the function of hospitals may be impacted by changes in the healthcare system.
5. Assess the impact of rising GP and emergency waiting times.
Sample Answers
Sample answers coming soon.
