B1 Role of Organizations Flashcards
Who are public sector organisations funded and delivered by?
State/Government
What independent charitable organisations provide services.
Alzheimer’s UK
MENCAP
MIND
DIABETES UK
Example of State care
The NHS and Social Services
Example of Private care
BUPA hospitals
Examples of Voluntary care
MENCAP
Examples of Informal carers
Family and friends
Primary Healthcare definition
The first point of contact for most people when they’re feeling unwell.
Secondary Healthcare definition
When more specialist treatment or investigations are needed.
Tertiary Healthcare definition
Highly specialiszed treatment or care
Examples of Primary Healthcare
GP surgies
Dentists
Pharmacies
Examples of Secondary Healthcare
Specialist professionals in hospitals, e.g. cardiologist, urologist, etc.
Examples of Tertiary Healthcare.
Neurosurgery, transplants, etc.
What is the cause of high demand on services?
The population grows which could mean prioritizing some service users over others.
What is the cause of under-funded public sector services?
The UK is an ageing population and the NHS and Social Services can’t afford to fund the care for all who need it.
What is the cause of longer waiting times for treatment in Public Sector Services?
The pandemic.