Across
- 2. A possible outcome of a health complaint, alongside a refund or compensation.
- 3. Difficulty for youth due to appointments mainly during the day or long waiting times.
- 7. Technology-based patient consultations using video, internet, or phone. GP Common abbreviation for a general practitioner.
- 9. Federal government website offering free Australian health advice and a symptom checker.
- 12. Factors like language barriers or religious beliefs that affect access to health services.
- 14. An example of digital media providing general health information.
- 16. Comprehensive health and wellbeing website provided by the Victorian Government.
- 21. ____________ CHECKERS - Online tools that advise on actions to take when feeling unwell, like Healthdirect's offering.
- 24. To remedy something judged to be wrong or compensate for it.
- 25. A concern for young people worried about private information being disclosed to parents.
- 26. App from Beyond Blue for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, providing a mobile safety plan.
- 27. MOBILE ______: Downloads of these health and fitness tools increased significantly worldwide during 2020.
Down
- 1. The extent to which a concept is well founded and accurately corresponds to the real world.
- 4. ___________ MEDIA: Any form of media that uses electronic devices for distribution.
- 5. Search engine where 5 to 7 percent of searches are for health-related information.
- 6. Australian government health insurance that provides rebates for GP consultations.
- 8. A challenge for digital media, as not all online sources are accurate or truthful.
- 10. Abbreviation for the independent, fee-free organisation in Victoria that resolves health complaints.
- 11. ________ DIAGNOSIS: Identifying medical conditions in oneself using online resources, risking misdiagnosis.
- 13. Factor limiting access for Australians living in rural and remote areas due to large distances.
- 15. A formal and detailed examination process, often used for complex health complaints.
- 17. Fear of discussing personal health concerns that can deter youth from seeking help or advice.
- 18. Term for people who search medical symptoms online and fear the worst-case scenario.
- 19. HEALTH _____________: How people access, understand, and use health information to promote wellbeing.
- 20. Hospital system where elective surgeries may have long waiting times if private insurance is not held.
- 22. A significant barrier to healthcare access for young people earning minimal wages.
- 23. App designed to evaluate moles for skin cancer risk.
