Domains Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three domains of public health
A
Health improvement
Health protection
Improving services
2
Q
What is health improvement
A
Social interventions aimed at preventing disease, promoting health and reducing inequalities
3
Q
Give an example of services involved in health improvement
A
Education
Housing
Employment
Lifestyle
4
Q
What is health protection
A
Infection control/ controlling env health hazards eg chemicals and poisons, radiation, env health hazards
5
Q
What is improving services
A
Organisation and delivery of safe, high quality services for prevention treatment and care
6
Q
Give some examples of improving services
A
Clinical effectiveness Efficiency Service planning Audit evaluation Clinical governance
7
Q
What levels can services be delivered on
A
Individual
Community
Population
