VCE HEALTH AND HUMAN
DEVELOPMENT UNITS 3&4 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
Biomedical model of health - ANSWER Focuses on the physical or biological aspects of disease and is
associated with the diagnosis, cure and treatment of disease. 'Fix-it' approach to health care. Does not
promote good health or prevent illness
Social Model of health - ANSWER based on understanding that health is linked to a range of social,
environmental and economic factors and the fundamental conditions for health need to be met if a
person is to reach a good state of health.
Principles of the social models of health - ANSWER AREAS. A: adress all determinants of health R: Reduce
social inequality E: Empower individual and community A: Accessibility to healthcare S: sectorial
collaboration
Preventative Model of health - ANSWER Focuses on action to avoid illness occuring or returning and to
dectect illness at the earliest time possible.
The Ottawa charter for health promotion: Black Cats Smell Dead Rats - ANSWER An approach to health
development by the World Health Organisation that ettempts to reduce inequalities in health. The Ottaw
Charter for Health Promotion was developed from the social model of health and defines health
promotion as 'ther process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their
health'(WHO 1998) Produced with the aim of taking action to achieve health for all by the year 200 and
beyond through health promotion and reduce inequalities for all. It identifies three basic strategies for
health promotion: anabling, mediating and advocacy
Build healthy public policy - ottawa charter - ANSWER includes changes in policy that will healp to make
healthier choices the easier choices and contribute to healthier, safer, cleaner and more enjoyable
services and environments.
Create supportive environment - Ottawa charter - ANSWER The creation of supportive environments
involves building links between individualds and their environments through taking care of one another,
communities and natural resources. Promotes environments that encourage safe, stimulating and
enjoyable living and working conditions so individuals can reach their full potential.
Strengthen community actions - Ottawa charter - ANSWER Strengthening community actions requires
communities working together to set priorities, make decisions, and plan and implement strategies that
will help them achieve better health. Health promotion strategies that focus on community action leads
to empowerment of that community and improved outcomes as a result of the ownership of their
strategies, the social support and public participation.
Develop personal skills - Ottawa charter - ANSWER Involves an individual gaining life skills and
information through health promotion and education and is the desired outcome of many health
promotion programs. These skills and knowledge should be gained and supported at home, in school, at
, work and in other community settings to enable the individual to make choices that will enhance their
health and to take control over their own health.
Reorient health services - Ottawa charter - ANSWER Involves individuals, community groups, health
professionals and the government working together to achieve a healthcare system that promotes
health. The idea is for groups to work together to support healthcare professionals in moving beyond
providing biomedical services and placing a stronger emphasis on health promotion.
What is the role of VicHealth - ANSWER VicHealth is responsible for health promotion in Victoria and
intend to make people aware of the risks, therefore preventing disease. It is the peak body for health
promotion in victoria. according the them health promotion has proved to be a powerful and cost
effective method of improving health so they act as a resource for health promotion and disease
prevention. ie sunsamart, quit campaign
VicHealth values - ANSWER Work together, Be honest, Engage with others respectfully, challenge and be
challenged, Be eco-wise
Vichealth Priorities - ANSWER Tabacco consumption, overweight and obesity, physical inactivity, alcohol
misuse,discrimination, violence etc.
The local governments' responsibilities within the Australian Healthcare system - ANSWER
immunistation, sanitary environment ie collection and disposal of garbage and sewage, providing safe
water supply, ensuring the cleanliness of food storage and preparation in shops and restuaraunts -
HACCP, maintainging roads and public areas
The state/territory governments' responsibilities within the Australian Healthcare system - ANSWER ,
provision of a public hospital serive,, conducting research into public health issues, recording of health-
related information, identifying issues and notifying doctors of epidemics etc.
The federal Governments' responsibilities within the Australian Healthcare system - ANSWER the
management and funding of Medicare, the regulation of private health insurance, financial support to
government and non-government health organisations, management of quarantine service etc.
Medicare levy - ANSWER Is an amount of money paid by most taxpayers, based on taxable incomes, that
contributes the the funding of the healthcare system.
Values of the Australian healthcare system CARE CASES - ANSWER capable, accessible, safe, effective,
sustainable
Medicare - ANSWER Introduced in feb 1984 by fed gov. aim is to improve the access to healthcare for all
Australian and to provide access to adequate healthcare at little or no cost to all Australians in need of
treatment, regardless of age or income. Funded by fed gov, partly through contributions made to the
healthcare system through a 1.5 medicare levy
medicare safety net - ANSWER An additional rebate scheme introduced by the fed gov for the benefit of
patients, covering a range of doctor visits and tests recieved out of hospital. a protective measure
designed to avoid patients having to pay high medical costs
DEVELOPMENT UNITS 3&4 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
Biomedical model of health - ANSWER Focuses on the physical or biological aspects of disease and is
associated with the diagnosis, cure and treatment of disease. 'Fix-it' approach to health care. Does not
promote good health or prevent illness
Social Model of health - ANSWER based on understanding that health is linked to a range of social,
environmental and economic factors and the fundamental conditions for health need to be met if a
person is to reach a good state of health.
Principles of the social models of health - ANSWER AREAS. A: adress all determinants of health R: Reduce
social inequality E: Empower individual and community A: Accessibility to healthcare S: sectorial
collaboration
Preventative Model of health - ANSWER Focuses on action to avoid illness occuring or returning and to
dectect illness at the earliest time possible.
The Ottawa charter for health promotion: Black Cats Smell Dead Rats - ANSWER An approach to health
development by the World Health Organisation that ettempts to reduce inequalities in health. The Ottaw
Charter for Health Promotion was developed from the social model of health and defines health
promotion as 'ther process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their
health'(WHO 1998) Produced with the aim of taking action to achieve health for all by the year 200 and
beyond through health promotion and reduce inequalities for all. It identifies three basic strategies for
health promotion: anabling, mediating and advocacy
Build healthy public policy - ottawa charter - ANSWER includes changes in policy that will healp to make
healthier choices the easier choices and contribute to healthier, safer, cleaner and more enjoyable
services and environments.
Create supportive environment - Ottawa charter - ANSWER The creation of supportive environments
involves building links between individualds and their environments through taking care of one another,
communities and natural resources. Promotes environments that encourage safe, stimulating and
enjoyable living and working conditions so individuals can reach their full potential.
Strengthen community actions - Ottawa charter - ANSWER Strengthening community actions requires
communities working together to set priorities, make decisions, and plan and implement strategies that
will help them achieve better health. Health promotion strategies that focus on community action leads
to empowerment of that community and improved outcomes as a result of the ownership of their
strategies, the social support and public participation.
Develop personal skills - Ottawa charter - ANSWER Involves an individual gaining life skills and
information through health promotion and education and is the desired outcome of many health
promotion programs. These skills and knowledge should be gained and supported at home, in school, at
, work and in other community settings to enable the individual to make choices that will enhance their
health and to take control over their own health.
Reorient health services - Ottawa charter - ANSWER Involves individuals, community groups, health
professionals and the government working together to achieve a healthcare system that promotes
health. The idea is for groups to work together to support healthcare professionals in moving beyond
providing biomedical services and placing a stronger emphasis on health promotion.
What is the role of VicHealth - ANSWER VicHealth is responsible for health promotion in Victoria and
intend to make people aware of the risks, therefore preventing disease. It is the peak body for health
promotion in victoria. according the them health promotion has proved to be a powerful and cost
effective method of improving health so they act as a resource for health promotion and disease
prevention. ie sunsamart, quit campaign
VicHealth values - ANSWER Work together, Be honest, Engage with others respectfully, challenge and be
challenged, Be eco-wise
Vichealth Priorities - ANSWER Tabacco consumption, overweight and obesity, physical inactivity, alcohol
misuse,discrimination, violence etc.
The local governments' responsibilities within the Australian Healthcare system - ANSWER
immunistation, sanitary environment ie collection and disposal of garbage and sewage, providing safe
water supply, ensuring the cleanliness of food storage and preparation in shops and restuaraunts -
HACCP, maintainging roads and public areas
The state/territory governments' responsibilities within the Australian Healthcare system - ANSWER ,
provision of a public hospital serive,, conducting research into public health issues, recording of health-
related information, identifying issues and notifying doctors of epidemics etc.
The federal Governments' responsibilities within the Australian Healthcare system - ANSWER the
management and funding of Medicare, the regulation of private health insurance, financial support to
government and non-government health organisations, management of quarantine service etc.
Medicare levy - ANSWER Is an amount of money paid by most taxpayers, based on taxable incomes, that
contributes the the funding of the healthcare system.
Values of the Australian healthcare system CARE CASES - ANSWER capable, accessible, safe, effective,
sustainable
Medicare - ANSWER Introduced in feb 1984 by fed gov. aim is to improve the access to healthcare for all
Australian and to provide access to adequate healthcare at little or no cost to all Australians in need of
treatment, regardless of age or income. Funded by fed gov, partly through contributions made to the
healthcare system through a 1.5 medicare levy
medicare safety net - ANSWER An additional rebate scheme introduced by the fed gov for the benefit of
patients, covering a range of doctor visits and tests recieved out of hospital. a protective measure
designed to avoid patients having to pay high medical costs
