Lesson Flashcards
What is the role of Service Delivery Networks (SDNs)?
Coordinate and integrate health services to ensure continuity of care, reduce fragmentation, and improve access to health services.
What are the goals of Primary Health Care (PHC)?
Improve community health, increase accessibility to health services, and prevent common diseases.
What does Secondary Health Care provide?
Specialized medical care and support, including diagnosis and treatment of complex health conditions, and inpatient and outpatient care.
What is the focus of Tertiary Health Care?
Provide highly specialized medical care, advanced diagnostics, major surgeries, and specialized treatments for severe and complex conditions.
What is PhilHealth?
The national health insurance provider in the Philippines that administers health insurance coverage and manages health insurance funds.
What are the responsibilities of Local Government Units (LGUs) in health care?
Manage local health services and facilities, provide primary health care services, and implement local health initiatives.
What does the Private Health Sector do?
Deliver private health services, operate private hospitals and clinics, and offer specialized medical treatments.
What is the role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in health care?
Support health programs, provide specialized services, and advocate for health rights.
What is the function of Educational Institutions in health care?
Train and educate health professionals to produce a skilled health workforce and advance health knowledge.
What do Traditional and Alternative Health Care services offer?
Complementary and alternative health care services, including traditional healing practices and alternative therapies.
What is the composition of a Rural Health Unit (RHU)?
Consists of a Municipal Health Officer, Public Health Nurse, Midwife, and Sanitary Inspector.
What is the population ratio served by a Rural Health Unit (RHU)?
Serves a population of approximately 20,000.
What is the composition of a Barangay Health Station (BHS)?
Includes Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) and Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS).
What is the population ratio served by a Barangay Health Station (BHS)?
Serves a population of approximately 5,000.
What is the composition of a District Hospital?
Composed of Physicians, Surgeons, Registered Nurses, and Medical Technologists.
