HCD 303 MODULE 2 EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
What regions/countries had the most significant influence over West Germany? (Select
all that apply). - Answer- - Western Europe
- United States
What happens in Germany in 1990? - Answer- - The Berlin wall is torn down, signifying
the reunification of East and West Germany
What are the implications to the healthcare system in Germany when the Berlin wall is
torn down? - Answer- - The country adopts the health system of West Germany which is
highly decentralized
The terms decentralized and private are synonyms. - Answer- - False. Decentralized
means system organization occurs at the state/regional level, while private means that
ownership is non-governmental
Singapore used to be a colony of which country? - Answer- - Great Britain
Prior to the establishment of the NHS in the UK, Fraternities could be defined as what? -
Answer- They were trade groups who banded together to provide health insurance to its
members.
In Germany, "Sickness Funds" are synonymous with which of the following terms? -
Answer- - Insurance Plans
Singapore's hospital system was developed so that there would be an even split (50/50)
between public and private hospitals. What was the rational for this idea? - Answer- - It
creates economic efficiency due to increased competition.
What amount was charged to patients per visit when Singapore first began offering
health care services? - Answer- - $0.50 per visit
Who is Sir William Beveridge? (Select all that apply) - Answer- - Civil-servant
- Educator
- Author of the Social Insurance and Allied Health Services Report
Who was Aneurin Bevan? (Select all that apply). - Answer- - Minister of Health
- Elected official
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
What regions/countries had the most significant influence over West Germany? (Select
all that apply). - Answer- - Western Europe
- United States
What happens in Germany in 1990? - Answer- - The Berlin wall is torn down, signifying
the reunification of East and West Germany
What are the implications to the healthcare system in Germany when the Berlin wall is
torn down? - Answer- - The country adopts the health system of West Germany which is
highly decentralized
The terms decentralized and private are synonyms. - Answer- - False. Decentralized
means system organization occurs at the state/regional level, while private means that
ownership is non-governmental
Singapore used to be a colony of which country? - Answer- - Great Britain
Prior to the establishment of the NHS in the UK, Fraternities could be defined as what? -
Answer- They were trade groups who banded together to provide health insurance to its
members.
In Germany, "Sickness Funds" are synonymous with which of the following terms? -
Answer- - Insurance Plans
Singapore's hospital system was developed so that there would be an even split (50/50)
between public and private hospitals. What was the rational for this idea? - Answer- - It
creates economic efficiency due to increased competition.
What amount was charged to patients per visit when Singapore first began offering
health care services? - Answer- - $0.50 per visit
Who is Sir William Beveridge? (Select all that apply) - Answer- - Civil-servant
- Educator
- Author of the Social Insurance and Allied Health Services Report
Who was Aneurin Bevan? (Select all that apply). - Answer- - Minister of Health
- Elected official
