Block 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 dimensions of person-centred care?
A
Information Communication Involvement in decisions Care coordination Care planning
2
Q
Sick role?
A
Individual is not responsible for being sick
Sick person is exempt from normal social roles and duties
Sick person must try and get well
In order to get well, the sick person must seek and comply with medical assistance
3
Q
What is opportunity cost?
A
The decision to treat one patient is to deny another
The value of what you give up when you make a treatment decision
4
Q
Within the NHS market, who are the buyers and sellers?
A
Buyers = CCGs Sellers = NHS trusts, private hospitals and primary care
5
Q
How is the NHS funded?
A
General taxation
National insurance
Payments (e.g. prescriptions)
6
Q
Evidence-based decision making comprises of…
A
Current best evidence from research
Patient preferences
Available resources
Clinical expertise
