Health policy: practice question

A PSM question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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PSM · Health policy

Sample item

What is an equity-focused health policy intended to reduce?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Unfair avoidable differences in health outcomes

Equity-focused policy addresses unfair and avoidable health differences linked to social position, geography, disability, or other structural determinants.

Option by option

  • A. Use of population data

    Population data are needed to monitor equity.

  • B. Need for primary care

    Primary care is often part of equity strategy.

  • C. Unfair avoidable differences in health outcomes (correct)

    Correct: equity targets unjust disparities.

  • D. All individual variation in disease

    Biological variation cannot all be eliminated.

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What is the answer to this PSM question?

The best answer is C, Unfair avoidable differences in health outcomes. Equity-focused policy addresses unfair and avoidable health differences linked to social position, geography, disability, or other structural determinants.

Why is "Use of population data" not the answer?

Population data are needed to monitor equity.

Why is "Need for primary care" not the answer?

Primary care is often part of equity strategy.

Why is "All individual variation in disease" not the answer?

Biological variation cannot all be eliminated.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Health policy in PSM. The correct option holds because: Correct: equity targets unjust disparities.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Health policy?

Practise biostatistics with small calculations until sensitivity, predictive values and risk measures are automatic. Then use the flashcards and the other PSM questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.