Keywords? Flashcards
Law
Rules that oversee or govern a society. These rules are enforceable meaning people can face negative consequences such as fines or a prison sentence for breaking them.
Legislation
It’s whole or part of a countries written law. In wales the Welsh parliament develops and passes legislation. The Welsh government puts legislation into practise by developing strategy.
Strategy
Provides a statement of the Welsh Government’s position , intentions or actions in relation to legislation.
Health
A state of complete physical, mental and social well being and not just the absence of disease or infirmity.
National indicators
National indicators are standardised measures used to assess and track the performance of a country in key areas such as health, education, economy, and well-being. these indicators help monitor outcomes like life expectancy, mental health, access to services, and quality of care. They provide a benchmark for evaluating progress, identifying areas for improvement, and guiding policy decisions to enhance public health and social services.
Physical health
Physical health is the condition of your body, it takes into consideration everything form the absence of disease to fitness level. Physical health is important for overall well being, and can be affected by lifestyle, for example poor diet can lead to poor physical health.
Emotional wellbeing
A positive sense of wellbeing which enables an individual to function in society and meet the demands of every day life. For example people with good emotional wellbeing have the ability to recover more quickly and effectively from illness, change or misfortune.
Abuse
Actions that harm someone or put them at risk, and or negatively impact their quality of life, this can take many forms and involve various factors such as physically harming a person.
Accountability
Meaning healthcare providers, organisations and professionals must take responsibility for their actions and decisions. These actions and decisions must meet the standards of care, such as respectful and responsive care.
Accident
An unplanned event that causes injury to people, damage to property, or a combination of both. For example, administering the wrong medication to a patient.
Acute care
A branch of secondary health care, where a patient receives active but not short term treatment for a severe injury or illness, for example and emergency surgery.
ACE’S
Meaning adverse childhood experiences. ACES are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood. For example violence, abuse and neglect.
Administration of medication
Meaning the route medication takes to enter the body, medicine can take many different forms and their are many different ways of administration of medication, these methods differ depending on the illness of the patient and their needs. For example medication can be administered though creams and gels.
Advocacy
An advocate helps someone health and social care needs to weigh the positives and negatives of a medical decision, and help show them the options they have available. Advocates can help find suitable services for their clients needs, and ensure proper procedures are being followed, advocates also can challenge decisions made by councils and health services. For example parents advocate for their children’s needs in school.
Biomedical model
It’s a traditional approach to the promotion of health and wellbeing. Their entire focus is placed on biological and physical causes of disease and health. Which means they can exclude other important factors such as emotional wellbeing.
Social model
The social model is the idea that Linking a range of social factors, called social determinants as influence can affect health and wellbeing. Some social determinants include barriers faced by individuals because of their personal characteristics and circumstances. This can lead to health inequalities in society, therefore health is not just about illness.
Biopsychosial model
It empathises the need to consider interaction between biological, psychological and social aspects of a persons life to understand why they are experiencing poor health and wellbeing being. These elements are interdependent and equally important in determining good health outcomes for an individual.
Prevention
Any action taken to keep people healthy and prevent the risk of poor health, illness, injury and an early death. For example preventing teen pregnancy by educating someone on birth control options.
Early intervention
Forms of support aimed at improving outcomes for children or preventing escalating risk. For example referring a student to a head of year for sudden deteriorating attendance or behaviour.
Disability
Refers to a physical or mental impairment that limits a person ability to perform everyday tasks. Disability can affect many factors in life such as communication and mobility. A disabled person may require addition support to participate in society fully.
Medical model
It views disability as a problem within the individual, which is caused by a physical or mental condition that requires treatment or a cure. The medical model focuses on diagnosis and medical intervention to manage or fix impairments.
Rights and choices
It’s a persons entitlements, such as dignity and access to care, alongside their ability to actively make decisions about their treatment and services. This helps to ensure that people are empowered to participate in their care while being protected from discrimination.
Barriers
Obstacles that limit access to effective care. There are many types of barriers including physical, communication , negative attitudes, financial and cultural. Altogether they hinder a person from receiving the support they need.
Activities and experiences
Refers to the various structured engagements that promote physical, emotional and social development in individuals, especially children. Some examples include educational play, social interactions and recreational activities that enhance wellbeing skill development and quality of life.
Allied health professionals
They are a group of healthcare providers who support and enhance the work of nurses and doctors, moreover they mainly focus on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of various health conditions. Some examples of these healthcare providers include dietitians and speech therapists.
ALNCo
It stands for additional learning needs coordinator. They are responsible for coordinating support for students with additional learning needs. They ensure students receive appropriate interventions and personalised learning strategies.
Appraisal
It refers to the process of evaluating a persons development, performance and progress, typically within a caregiving environment. It’s often used to support personal development as people being evaluated receive feedback and guidance to improve wellbeing. An example of appraisal includes a health visitor tracking a child’s milestones through check ups
Assessment theory
It refers to the principles and frameworks that help to guide the process of evaluating a person’s abilities, knowledge, development and needs. It creates a structured approach to collecting and understanding a persons condition. Often used in health care. For example a social worker uses assessment theory to evaluate children’s environment.
Physical health
It’s the wellbeing of the body and its ability to function properly. It’s maintained through exercise, balanced diet, adequate sleep and good hygiene.
Mental health
Refers to a persons emotional, physiological and social wellbeing. It can affect how a person thinks, feels and behaves as well has how they handle stress, make decisions and relate to others. Good mental health involves good coping skills and maintaining good relationships. It can be influenced by many factors such as relationships and experiences in life.
Emotional wellbeing
Refers to the ability to understand and express emotions in a healthy way. It involves feeling positive about oneself and coping with stress effectively. It plays an important role in overall mental health and is supported by being self aware, emotional regulation and seeking support when needed.
Care and support
Refers to the assistance provided to people to help them meet physical, emotional and social needs. This can include personal care and emotional support through listening. An example of something giving care and support is family and friends.
Early intervention
Refers to the process of identifying and providing support to individuals.This especially includes children, as behavioural and health issues are very impactful and tend to stick at an early age. The main goal of early intervention is to address issues before they get more serious and help to improve long term outcomes. Early intervention can include services like speech therapy and counselling.
Well being outcomes
Refers to the measurable results of efforts aimed at improving a persons overall wellbeing, including physical, mental and social health.
Children receiving care and support census
Children receiving care and support census
The Children Receiving Care and Support Census collects data on children. This census helps track the characteristics, needs, and outcomes of children in care such as foster care, residential care and or receiving support due to disability or family circumstances.The goal of this census is to ensure that children are receiving appropriate care, to monitor the quality and effectiveness of services.
National Survey for Wales.
The National Survey for Wales is an annual survey conducted by the Welsh Government to collect information on the views and experiences of people living in Wales. It covers topics such as health, education, public services, well-being, and the economy, providing data to inform government decisions and improve public policies and services.
Welsh index of multiple deprivation
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) is the official measure of relative deprivation in Wales. It ranks small geographic areas based on factors such as income, employment, health, education, housing and access to services, community safety, and the environment. The WIMD is used by the Welsh Government to target resources and policies towards the most disadvantaged communities in wales.
Health inequalities
Health inequalities refer to the unfair and avoidable differences in health status, access to healthcare, and health outcomes between different groups of people. These inequalities are often influenced by factors such as socioeconomic status, geography, ethnicity, gender, and education, leading to disparities in life expectancy, disease rates, and overall well-being.
Interaction
Interaction in healthcare is a multifaceted concept that involves communication and relationships between patients, providers, medications, healthcare teams, and communities, all of which play a critical role in the effectiveness and quality of care.
Interdependence
Interdependence in healthcare emphasises the importance of collaboration, communication, and mutual support among patients, providers, and various healthcare entities. Recognizing this interdependence helps to improve care delivery, enhancing patient outcomes, and fostering a more efficient healthcare system.
