National Health Priorities

Question 1

What are the 8 major national health priorities in Australia?

Answer 1

Type II Diabetes
Coronary Heart Disease
Cancer and Smoking related diseases
Injury prevention and control
Arthritis/musculoskeletal issues
Asthma
Mental Health
Obesity

Question 2

what are the different types of health care services?

Answer 2

• Primary care
• GPs
• Hospitals
• Aboriginal Health Providers
• rural care
• palliative care
• residential aged care homes
• retiement villages
• Day hospitals

Question 3

What are the different types of healthcare providers?

Answer 3

• RNs, ENs, AINs
• GPs and other doctors and medical specialists
• Speech pathologists
• Physiotherapists
• Occupational Therapist
• Dentists
• Health Technicians (radiographers, sonographers, etc)
• Midwives
• Alternative care providers (acupuncturist, massage therapist, reflexologist, etc)
• Dieticians / nutritionists
• Case Managers
• Pharmacists
• Podiatrist
• Social Worker
• Psychologist
• Psychiatrist
• Spiritual support persons