Health Inequalities Flashcards
1
Q
Inverse care law
A
“The availability of good medical care tends to vary inversely with the need for it in the population served”
2
Q
Examples of patterns of access to deprivation
A
- higher rates of use of GP and emergency services
- under-use of preventative services and specialist services
3
Q
Reasons for homelessness
A
- Section 21 evictions
- Asked to leave
- Domestic violence
4
Q
Biological impact of homelessness
A
- Risk of skin disorders, respiratory conditions
- Lack of stable shelter disrupts basic medical needs
- Malnutrition
5
Q
Psychological impact of homelessness
A
- Often have pre-existing mental health disorders
- Causes higher prevalence of co-existing mental heath disorders
-Loss of self-esteem, heightened stress, increased risk of suicide
6
Q
Social impacts of homelessness
A
- difficult to store medicine
- exposure to crime and violence
- exposure to drugs and alcohol
7
Q
Tips for managing homeless patients
A
- Build trust
- Be flexible
8
Q
Barriers after help has been received
A
- adherence to medications
- access to medications
- substance misuse alongside
