introduction to health care Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of health system
Promote heath
prevent disease
restore/improve health
prolong life
What model of healthcare is the UK
Socialized medicine
government is the dominant payor and provider
fund through taxes
universal access
What is the model in the US
mainly- socialized insurance
veterans affairs- socialized medicine
National health insurance-medicare/medicaid
Out of pocket - for the uninsured
What is the Socialized insurance model
Germany
private insurance is dominat payor
funded via employers and/or employees
What is the national health insurance model
government is dominant payor through taxes
providers/hospitals are a mix of public and private
universal access
Canadian, swedish
When was the health and social care act created
2012
Name five major changes that the health and social care act implemented
Clinically led commisioning groups patient involvement importance of public health streamlining of arms length bodies healthcare market competition
in the NHS who plans and buys treatment for patients
Clinical comminsioning groups made up of GP’s
In the NHS who provides the care
NHS trusts
which models have a gatekeeping system
only the UK
Which country spends the most on healthcare
US and still fares badly as many uninsured
What is the main problem with the healthcare in india
Healthcare can bring people to poverty
What are some challenges the NHS faces
Long waiting times
access to specialized care
limited choice of provider
What is a challenge faced by Germany’s healthcare system
Negative incentives for physicians who work hard
What is a challenge for the US
social care privately funded
many uninsured
