Public health laws and policies Flashcards
what is a policy?
a document that outlines what a government/organisation is going to do and what it can achieve for society, it also outlines the methods and principles that will be used.
what is a green paper?
a discussion document on policy options or a preliminary statement
what is a white paper?
a broad statement of government policy or collated inputs from the public
what is legislation?
'’statuatory law’. Laws that are embodied in writing and are known as statues or acts. Legislation is also known as the process of making law.
what is a bill?
A proposed legislation under consideration by a legislature. It does not become law until passed by legislature. Bills can be drawn from white paper.
what is an act?
Once a bill has been enacted into law and is thus enforceable and punishable.
What are the health implications of public health law?
- protects patient rights
- establishes the legal implications of providing health services
- protects community health
- establishment, financing, and operation of facilities
- prohibits harmful conduct
- resource allocation
- organises health services
- ensures quality and quantity of care
- authorises programs and services
- regulates production of resources
- provides for the social financing of health
- authorises surveillance of quality of care
what are the principles guiding the formation of PHL?
- community understanding and support
- mutual accomodation
- intersectoral initiative
- appropriate enforcement mechanisms
- community resources
- financial commitment
