L02-Overview of healthcare in england Flashcards
1
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What is the WHO definition of health?
A
a state of physical, mental and social wellbeing, not just the absence of disease
2
Q
What does the Ottawa charter state?
A
Ottawa Charter states various conditions required for health, such as: peace, shelter, education, food, income, stable eco-system, sustainable resources and social justice/equity
3
Q
What are the four stages of the healthcare continuum?
A
- primary prevention- promoting and maintaining good health.
- secondary prevention-early detection and treatment of the causes of ill health.
- tertiary prevention-Optimal management of established conditions
- End of life care- support for people approaching death
4
Q
What is the new integrated model of care?
A
organise delivery of health and social care from a patients perspective.
Integrate different services e.g. the stages of the healthcare continuum, health and social care.
