Primary Care: Economic & Political Influences on health

Question 1

Different political impacts on health

Answer 1

1. SPENDING
2. TAXES
3. POLICIES: advertising, food access, cycle lane, food labelling, breast feeding
4. SUBSIDIES: FINANCIAL AID + STIMULATION; free school meals, winter fuel allowance, cycle to work programs

Question 2

cultural competency and cultural humility

Answer 2

1. COMPETENCY
   depth of understanding of positions + cultures other than own
2. HUMILITY
   interpersonal stance oriented to others rather than self-focussed: respect and appreciation for patients position and sharing power w/ Pt.