Family Medicine [TERM 2] Flashcards
what is known as the functional unit of society?
family
give 2 examples of how family affects health
- lifestyle choices such as diet and exercise
- genetics
what is the function of ecograms and genograms?
- capture information
- to identify and provide prevention methods
what is a genogram?
symbolic representation of your family tree
name 3 components of genogram
important dates, characteristics of family members
true or false
a key representing the meaning of symbols should be present
true
what is the value of a genogram?
- identify patterns
- preventative tool
- systemic method of gathering information
what is an ecogram?
graphic representation of personal and family social relationships
what are the 3 dimensions an ecogram highlights about relationships?
- STRENGTH [ weak, strong, tense, toxic ]
- IMPACT [ destructive, draining ]
- QUALITY [ stressful, not stressful ]
describe how relationships are depicted as lines on ecogram?
- solid black line = strong
- dotted line = tenuous/ weak
- jagged line = stressful
name 3 principles of family medicine
- patient is part of a wider community
- commitment to the family and patient
- understanding the context of the consultation
what are the 4 ethical pillars of family medicine?
- justice
- autonomy
- beneficence
- non-maleficence
describe 2 core values or responsibilities of health professionals
honesty
appropriate relations with patients
BATHO PELE principles
what are the 2 models of medicine?
biomedical and biopsychosocial models
a dynamic order of processes and parts the work together is known as what?
system
