B1 Flashcards
how is a public sector financed?
by the government
how is a private sector financed?
by companies to make a profit
how is the voluntary sector financed?
volunteers and funded by donations and grants
give 2 ways public sector services are funded
taxations and national insurance
what is primary health care
first point of service (GP, dentist)
what is secondary health care?
referrals (hospitals)
what is tertiary health care?
specialists care (surgery)
how are private health services funded (give 2)
payed directly by the service user or health insurance companies
what is outpatient care?
when you receive treatment and services with requiring hospitalisation
what is inpatient care?
when you stay in a hospital overnight for treatment
what is palliative care
end of care
what is terminal illness
when you’re definitely going to die from the illness
what is the difference between residential care and nursing care?
residential care- long term care for adults and children needing 24h personal care
nursing care- care for individuals with more complex and ongoing MEDICAL conditions and needs
define domicillary care
also known as a care home.
care provided in a service users home
