What is the full form of PMJAY? (Raj. CHO-2023)

Appeared in: MP CHO -2019 (Shift-1)

Explanation

PMJAY stands for Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
It is a component of the Ayushman Bharat mission, launched on September 23, 2018.
The scheme provides a health insurance cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary hospitalization.
It is the world's largest government-funded health insurance scheme, providing cashless access to care at empanelled hospitals.

Option B: The term 'Janani' (mother) is incorrect. This scheme is not limited to maternity but provides comprehensive health cover for the entire family.
Option C: The term 'Jan Swasthya' (Public Health) is not part of the official name of the scheme.
Option D: This option is incorrect because the correct full form is provided in Option A.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Full form and key features of a national health scheme (PMJAY) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Nurses play a crucial role in the implementation of PM-JAY by helping identify eligible patients at the hospital.
They assist beneficiaries with the process of e-card verification, documentation, and understanding their entitlements under the scheme.
Patient education by nurses is vital to ensure beneficiaries are aware of the cashless services, coverage limits, and the list of empanelled hospitals.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the core of the question, which is to find the full form of the acronym 'PMJAY'.
Recall knowledge about major Indian government health schemes. 'PM' stands for 'Pradhan Mantri'.
Analyze the remaining letters 'JAY'. 'A' stands for 'Arogya' (Health) and 'Y' for 'Yojana' (Scheme). The key is to identify what 'J' stands for.
Evaluate the options. 'Jan' means 'People'. 'Janani' means 'Mother'. 'Jan Swasthya' means 'Public Health'.
Eliminate 'Janani' as PMJAY is a broad scheme for families, not just mothers. Eliminate 'Jan Swasthya' as it's not the official terminology used.
This leaves 'Jan Arogya Yojana' (People's Health Scheme) as the most logical and correct choice.

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