Chapter 6 Flashcards
What are some advantages of the biomedical model of health? (D)
It creates advances in technology and research
Many common problems can be effectively treated
Extends Life Expectancy
Improves Quality Of Life
What are some disadvantages of the biomedical model of health? (D)
It relies on professional health workers and technology and is therefore costly
It doesn’t always promote good health
Some conditions cannot be treated
Affordability- not all individuals can afford medical technology and resources
What is the biomedical model of health? (D)
an approach that treats people once symptoms of ill health are present. It relies heavily on doctors, hospitals, pharmaceuticals and medical technology.
What is the Ottawa Charter?
Guidelines that help organisations and key stakeholders incorporate health promotion ideas into their strategies, policies and campaigns.
What are the basic human rights?
Peace Shelter Food Education Income Stable Ecosystem Sustainable Resources Social Justice And Equality
What are the Ottawa Charter’s 3 Strategies for Health Promotion? (D)
Advocate
Enable
Mediate
Explain the Ottawa Charter’s Strategy For Health Promotion: Advocate
Advocacy for health refers to actions that seek to gain support from governments and societies in general to make the changes necessary to improve the determinants of health for everyone.
Explain the Ottawa Charter’s Strategy For Health Promotion: Enable
Health promotion aims to reduce differences in health status between population groups by ensuring equal opportunities and resources are available to enable all people to achieve optimal health.
What is the social model of health? (D)
an approach to health that attempts to address the broader influences on health (social, cultural, environmental and economic factors), rather than the disease or injury itself
What are the principle of the social model of health? (D)
Addresses the broader Determinants of health (D) Involves Intersectoral Collaboration (I) Acts to Reduce social inequalities (S) Acts to enable access to Healthcare (H) Empowers individuals and communities (E)
What is Vichealth’s mission?
To promote good health in partnership with others
To recognise that the social and economic conditions of all people influence their health
To promote fairness and opportunity for better health
To support initiatives that assist individuals, communities, workplaces and broader society to improve wellbeing
To seek to prevent chronic conditions for all Victorians
