Healthcare Challenges and Resources in Australia

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Answer 1:
Following are the areas of concern for the Australian community in regards to healthcare
(aihw.gov.au, 2019):
1. Cardiovascular problems
2. Cancer
3. Mental health
4. Injury
5. Diabetes, both type 1 and type 2
6. Asthma
7. Disability
8. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
9. Arthritis and back pain
Answer 2:
The Australian Government is seen to confront major challenges infunding and even delivery of
care. These challenges are usually seen to stem from change in disease pattern and even the
population coupled with the ages. As influenced by Coll-Seck et al. (2018), the burden related to
chronic illness is seen to grow leading to increase in cost of advanced medical technologies. In
addition to that the increasing costs associated with the fact that the care needs to be efficient and
comprehensive often demands more attention and finances. The prime problem remains in the
supply of workforce and even distribution of the same. The continuous concern related to the
quality of service provided due to shortage of skilled staff has always been a matter of concern.
Uncertainty about the ways to balance health equality for the indigenous individuals can be a
matter of concern for the people and even the Australian healthcare sector. The search for long
lasting and effective healthcare provision demands consultative approach that decides the
nation’s priority in regards to health problems and help in addressing the fiscal responsibilities
and even bureaucratic issues
Answer 3:
Health challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres strait islander communities are as follows:

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Important determinant of health among the Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander communities is
lack of equal access to healthcare
The cultural approach of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander communities often makes it
difficult for the people to avail healthcare facilities
Answer 4:
Age group 2 health issues
Infants Premature birth rates
Respiratory problems
Children Obesity
Asthma
Adolescents Unintentional injuries
Eating disorders such as anorexia
Adults Cancer
Diabetes
Older people Cataracts
Arthritis
Answer 5:
Three environmental health issues faced by the Australian communities are as follows:
Exposure to harmful radiation that can cause genetic mutation leading to cancer
Increasing levels of air pollution causing respiratory diseases
Decrease in water quality can cause water borne diseases such as Amoebiasis
Answer 6:
The philosophical tenet in regards to primary healthcare in Australia aims to act as an approach
for providing healthcare services while respecting the social values. As per the study conducted
by Farrer et al. (2018), primary healthcare is additionally based on the principles related to

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accessibility that discusses about the importance of making the event of care accessible to all
irrespective of their socio-economic background. In addition to that the aspect of primary care is
inclusive with promotion of care services and working towards the prospect of limiting the
incidents related to infection. Additionally, the philosophical principle of primary healthcare is
inclusive of approach to answer the health needs of the community for better health outcomes at
all levels.
Answer 7:
Community resources
and services available for
asthma management
National asthma council Australia provides information about the
possible sources that can help an individual to cope with asthma
and reduce the impact
In-hospital resources and
services available for
asthma management
Metered dose inhaler (MDI)
4 puffs of Ventolin then wait for 4 minutes in case there is no
improvement then continue to administer 4 puffs of Ventolin
every 4 minutes until help arrives (Melbourne, 2019)
Community resources
and services
available for
dementia care
Community resources and services provide help with daily
activities such as activities associated with daily living inclusive of
washing clothes and other household tasks
In-hospital resources and
services available for
dementia care
The mentioned intervention helps in spreading awareness about
dementia while enhancing the levels of interaction with the people
suffering from dementia. In order to ensure that proper provision
of care is provided the program provides training to professional
carers
Answer 8:
WHO definition of health can be stated as follows; the term health can be used to denote a
condition of complete mental, physical and social wellbeing. The exact explanation of health
cannot be leveraged through the mere absence of disease (Constitution, 2019).