Inequality

Question 1

what is sociology

Answer 1

the study of development, structure and functioning of human society

Question 2

what are the characteristics of professions

Answer 2

• systematic theory
• authority recognised by clientele
• broader community sanction
• code of ethics
• professional culture sustained by formaal professional sanctions

Question 3

what is the sick role patietn

Answer 3

• exempts sick people from their daily responsibilities
• patient not always responsible for being ill and requires professional help
• patient must seek help from a healthcare professional
• patient is under social obligation to get better soon as possuble

Question 4

what is the professional role in the care of the sick pateint

Answer 4

• must be objective and not judge patient
• must not act out of self-interest or greed
• must obey professional code of practice
• must have and maintain necessary knowledge and skills to treat
• has the right to examine intimately, prescribe treatment

Question 5

what are social influences on our health

Answer 5

• gender
• ethnicity
• housing
• education
• empplyoment
• finanical security
• health system
• environment

Question 6

how is gender a social factor

Answer 6

• men have higher mortality

- women have more morbidity

Question 7

how is ethnic a factor

Answer 7

• south asians in sctoalnd have a higher rate of MI
• T2DM higher in asian populations
• sickel cell is higher in African populations

Question 8

how to deal with disparities in health

Answer 8

• identify potential barriers of the use of health services
• cultuerally competent care
• recognise when we are being culturally incompetent

Question 9

how is education. social factor

Answer 9

people with higher quality education have better heath than those who are less educated

Question 10

how is employment a social factor

Answer 10

• provides financial security
• provdes social contacts
• provides status in society
• provides a purpose in life

Question 11

how to use environment and travel help

Answer 11

combining transport and active travel to help achieve daily activities

Question 12

what is health inequalities

Answer 12

the differences in health status between different population groups

Question 13

what is the difference between last and most deprived areas

Answer 13

least deprived experienced only half of a burden that the most deprived areas experiecnes which increased with age -alcohol depends, chronic liver disease

Question 14

who are vulnerable groups to inequality

Answer 14

• homeless
• learning disbaility
• refugees
• prisoners
• LBGTQ

Question 15

what is the inverse care law

Answer 15

those that need the care the most are the least likely to get it

Question 16

what are the points of equally well

Answer 16

• health inequities remain a big problem
• the poorer have highest rate of death and illness
• tackling inequalities requires government and third parties

Question 17

what factors can reduce inequality by the government and loals

Answer 17

• evaluate and integration of health and social care
• time to invest in the more vulnerable groups
• reduction in poverty
• improved employment opportunites
• improved housing

Question 18

what is a third sector organisation

Answer 18

accès to public money to provide services that are needed in particular areas

Question 19

what do voluntary third sector organisations do

Answer 19

• provide a means of engaging effectively with communities
• delivre wide range of services that may reduce inequality
• pormotning healthy living
• supporting people to access relevant NHS services

Question 20

what are the benefits of volunteering

Answer 20

• gain confidence
• make a difference
• meet people
• be a part of a communtiy
• take on a. challenge
• have fun