NZ Health Care System Flashcards
What is the NZ health strategy 2016
Live well, stay well, get well
What are the five themes of New Zealand health strategy 2016
People powered, closer to home, value and high-performance, one team and smart system
What is the role of the Ministry of health
They are responsible for improving, promoting and protecting the health of all New Zealanders according to the NZ primary health strategy
What are the current health targets
- Shorter stays in emergency departments
- Improved access to elective surgery
- Faster cancer treatment
- Increased immunisation
- Better help for smokers to quit
What are the health care survives
- Primary
- Secondary
- Tertiary
What is primary health care
Provided in community mainly by GP or practice nurse, covers broad range of services including diagnosis and treatment, health education, counselling, disease prevention and screening
What is secondary healthcare
Within hospital system, public or private, treatment for illness, injury or other problem in hospital or an outpatient clinic, also includes tests and care for serious conditions
What is tertiary healthcare
Highly specialised medical care usually over an extended period that involves advanced and complex procedures and treatments performed by medical specialists. May include complex surgery, neonatology, psychiatry, cancer care and intensive care
What is the Cartwright inquiry 1988
Resulted in health and disability Commissioner and code
