Dr Guirgis’ Lectures Flashcards
What is the principle of confidentiality called?
Caldicotts Princible
What are the 8 principles of Caldicott principles
- Justify the purpose for using confidential information
- Use confidential information only when necessary
- Use the minimum amount of info when necessary
- Access to such information should be on a strict, need-to-know basis
- Everyone with access to it should understand the responsibility they hold
- Comply with law
- The duty to share information is just as important as the duty to keep it
- Inform the public on where and how their confidential information could be used
What is the act which protects peoples confidential information by law
Data protection act
What are some things to keep in mind when you are handling with confidential information face to face?
Who can hear you?
Is it necessary?
Give the least amount of information needed.
Who else is with you?
What are some things to keep in mind to keep confidentiality over the phone?
You cannot give confidential information over the phone.
Is the person allowed to know the information?
Who could overhear the conversation?
What are some things to keep in mind to keep confidentiality whilst writing an email?
Only send information to an NHS email
Is the receiver authorised to retain the information you could send?
Don’t leave a workbook or computer active whilst you’re not presentg
What duty do you have when it comes to reporting concerns?
Duty of candour - involves speaking up when things go wrong, apologising to the patient and reflecting on why things went adversely and how they can be prevented in the future.
What is public health?
The science of preventing diseases, prolonging life and promoting health of the entire population.
When a section of the population experiences a type of disease, we should focus on helping that community with the type of disease effecting them
Who is responsible for public health
All sectors of the society:
- Department of health
- Stakeholders
-Community
- Government etc.
What is health promotion?
The process of enabling people to have more control over their own health for the better
What makes a healthy person?
Physically fit
Socially sound
Mentally stable
Good wellbeing
What does holistic approach mean?
Taking everything in an individuals life into account
- Lifestyle + behaviour
- Physical, social and economics
What are the three P’s of Public health
Protection
Prevention
Promotion
What is needed to achieve the three P’s of healthcare
Governance
Advocacy - encouraging individuals to get checked
Capacity - having the numbers
Resources - having enough money
Information
The Ottawa Charter has 5 action areas for improving health for all, what are they?
- Protecting health and enabling healthy choices
- Healthy choices related to where people live and work
- The whole community makes efforts to improve health
- Address heath inequality in a population, more training for more health professionals
- Development of personal knowledge and education
What are the 3 strategies in the Ottawa Charter
Advocate - having systems in place to help a community
Mediate - talk to organisations and individuals to make healthier choices a reality
Enable - work in partnership with organisation and individuals for improved public health
Define what is meant by health
Physical
Mental
Social
Economical
Well-being
What is disease prevention
Reduce or eliminate exposure or risk factors which can make you develop a disease
How many chronic illnesses are preventable according to WHO
80% - through healthier lifestyle choices
What are a few health problems caused by obesity?
Hypertension, high cholesterol, liver disease, musculoskeletal
Where are alcohol related deaths higher
Deprived areas