B1 - Roles of organisations Flashcards
The public sector
Organisations financed and directed by the government
Primary health care
care provided from first point of contact
- GP, Dentists, Doctor
Secondary health care
care which includes most hospital services, normally accessed by a GP referral
Tertiary health care
Complex specialist care provided in highly specialised units and hospitals by referral from the healthcare professionals who identified need
Public services
health services largely financed by the government that manage the delivery of hospital services
Morbidity
level of ill health in an area
Mortality
death rate in an area
The voluntary sector
they rely on donations but may also receive government support
- aren’t run for personal profit
- use volunteers
The private sector
managed by independent business to make profit
- they are funded by fees from service user, health insurance and payments from government when they need
Settings provided to meet needs
- hospitals
- day care units
- hospice care
- residential care
- domiciliary care
- the workplace
Hospitals
- referred by GP
- specialist staff + equipment
Day care units/ centres
provided for people with
- disabilities
- learning difficulties
- dementia
they offer
- supportive environment
- progression
Hospice care
aims to improve QOL for those who are terminally ill
- staff provide holistic care
Residential care
Long term care for adults + children needing 24 hour care, people who are unable to look after their daily needs
A residential care home
provides help with personal care
