Inequality and diversity Flashcards
how do we deal with disparities within health care?
identify the potential barriers to the use of the health services
culturally competent care
recognising when we are being culturally incompetent
what is meant by health inequalities?
the differences in health status or in the distribution of health determinants between different population groups
what are key determinants of health inequalities>
deprivation
age
gender
ethnicity
what is meant by inverse law?
those who most need medical care are least likely to receive it and conversely those who least need of health care tend to use health services more and more effectively
what factors can reduce health inequalities?
effective partnership across a range of sectors and organisations to promote health, improve patient education etc
evaluate and refine integration of health and social care
government policies and legislation e.g. smoking ban
reduction in poverty
social inclusion policies
improved housing in deprived areas
ensuring equal access to education in all areas
time to invest in the more vulnerable patient groups
what are third sectors?
charities and voluntary groups
penumbra somebody cares ADA clan CPCME admission team
what are the social / socio-economic influences on our health?
gender ethnicity physical environment housing employment education income health system social environment
what is health promotion?
promoting healthy behaviour and preventing ill health
how does sociology apply to health care?
sociology provides health promotion with an analysis of the different groups in society
