1 Overview of healthcare provision Flashcards
What is the WHO definition of a healthcare system?
All organisations, people, and actions whose primary intent is to promote, restore, and maintain health
this can also include local authorities!
What are the key principles of Comprehensive health systems?
treatment of ill-health
protects against financial consequences of ill-health
equitable access
people-centered care
assists people to participate in healthcare decisions
What is public health?
The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through he organised efforts of society
What are the 3 domains for health service improvement?
Clinical effectiveness
inequalities in distribution
equity
How does population healthcare differ from individual?
there is a greater focus on equity and social justice
What are the 4 stages of the healthcare continuum?
primary prevention
secondary prevention
tertiary prevention
end of life care
What is the aim of primary prevention?
promoting and maintaining good health
What is the aim of secondary prevention?
early detection and treatment of causes of ill health
What is the aim of tertiary prevention?
optimal management of established conditions
What is the aim of end of life care?
support for people approaching death
How is the population expected to change?
population increase
older population to increase
life expectancy to increase
What is the modern approach to responding to changing needs?
integrated, on all levels
organised from a patient / community perspective
What model does healthcare in England use?
choice in competition model
What are the aims of using HEAT targets, and where are they used?
Scotland
improving life expectancy and healthy life expectancy
What model do NI and Wales use in healthcare?
trust altruism model, using the intrinsic motivation of individual healthcare professionals
