B1 Role of Organizations Flashcards

1
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Who are public sector organisations funded and delivered by?

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State/Government

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2
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What independent charitable organisations provide services.

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Alzheimer’s UK
MENCAP
MIND
DIABETES UK

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3
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Example of State care

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The NHS and Social Services

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4
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Example of Private care

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BUPA hospitals

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5
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Examples of Voluntary care

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MENCAP

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6
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Examples of Informal carers

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Family and friends

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7
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Primary Healthcare definition

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The first point of contact for most people when they’re feeling unwell.

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8
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Secondary Healthcare definition

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When more specialist treatment or investigations are needed.

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9
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Tertiary Healthcare definition

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Highly specialiszed treatment or care

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10
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Examples of Primary Healthcare

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GP surgies
Dentists
Pharmacies

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11
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Examples of Secondary Healthcare

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Specialist professionals in hospitals, e.g. cardiologist, urologist, etc.

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12
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Examples of Tertiary Healthcare.

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Neurosurgery, transplants, etc.

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13
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What is the cause of high demand on services?

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The population grows which could mean prioritizing some service users over others.

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14
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What is the cause of under-funded public sector services?

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The UK is an ageing population and the NHS and Social Services can’t afford to fund the care for all who need it.

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15
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What is the cause of longer waiting times for treatment in Public Sector Services?

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The pandemic.

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16
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Similarities between private and voluntary service providers?

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Both independent of the government.
Both generate their own income.

17
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Differences between private and voluntary service providers.

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Private sector is about profit-making and has more money to spend on improving services.
Voluntary sector is non-profit making, and has a limited budget to spend. Can’t always offer the best services because of limited resources.

18
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How does sexual health services support service users?

A

Provide advice about STI’s, contraception, pregnancy, sexual assault and abortion.
They provide contraceptive and medication.
They are free and available to everyone.
They target specific groups, e.g. those at high risk of infection or pregnancy.

19
Q

How does MENCAP support people with learning disabilities?

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Provides residential care for people with learning disability.
Provides educational services.
Trains people to work with those who have a learning disability.
It promotes awareness of learning disability.
Challenges prejudice, discrimination and stigma.

20
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Hospital

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Where patients receive treatment/diagnosis from specialized staff and equipment.

21
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Day Care

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Meet the health needs of older people, people with mental ill health or people with learning disabilities. Provide a range of activities/socializing and learning new skills for service users.

22
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Hospice care

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Provided in a range of settings.
Given to improve the quality of life for people with a terminal illness.

23
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Residential care

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Offer to service to people unable to look after themselves and who don’t have family members at home. Care can be personal and health-based.

24
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Domiciliary care

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Care provided for people in their own homes to promote their independence.

25
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Workplace

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Some places of work support employees with specific needs eg. limited mobility. Workplace care also refers to the general health and safety of all people in HSC settings.

26
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Advantages of residential care settings.

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Provide support and care for adults who need extra help with day-to-day living.
Specialized care setting eg, resident care for people who are alcohol/drug dependent.
Provide similar support and care for children and adolescent.
Residents can benefit from living with other people.
Offer a supervised environment.

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Disadvantages of residential care settings.

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Some service users could be vulnerable to abuse if home is poorly managed (winterbourne view) and staff not accountable.
Children might be unhappy to be away from their family.
There could be conflict with other residents.