Health Care Planning

Question 1

How is the NHS’s data spatially referenced?

Answer 1

Post codes

Question 2

Name 5 factors that drive variations in local health needs

Answer 2

• age
  - sex
  - ethnicity
  - income
  - lifestyle

Question 3

Why on average are people having to travel further to receive treatment?

Answer 3

Significant consolidation of health facilities over the last 2 decades (20 YEARS)

Question 4

Name the 7 important geographical dimensions to health care

Answer 4

• demand
  - delivery
  - utilisation
  - outcomes
  - equity
  - effectiveness
  - efficiency

Question 5

What is the biggest cause of death in the UK?

Answer 5

Heart disease