Session 7 Flashcards
What is primary care
First point of contact, general practitioners, clinics, heath promotion
What is secondary care
Specialist services via referral, hospitals, outpatient care
What is tertiary care
Advanced medical care, specialised surgeries, oncology, complex treatments
What are 3 characteristics of primary care
-accessible and community based
-focuses on prevention, early diagnosis and management
-examples: vaccination programmes, routine check ups
What are 3 characteristics of secondary care
-referral based access to specialists
-diagnosis and treatment for more serious conditions
-examples: orthopaedics, cardiology consultations
What are 3 characteristics of tertiary care
-highly specialised, resource intensive services
-delivered in large hospital or specialised institutions
-example: organ transplant, neurosurgery
How can delays in referrals impact a patients health outcomes
Treatment is prolonged or delayed- people get more ill/ slow recovery and lower expectations
What are socioeconomic factors
Income, insurance status
What is meant by geographical location factors
Urban v rural disparities (where they live)
What is meant by cultural beliefs that influence service access
Attitudes toward medical treatment
What is meant by educational factors when accessing healthcare
Awareness of available services
What are 4 barriers to accessing healthcare services
Financial- cost of services, lack of insurance
Logistical- distance, lack of transport
Social- stigma, discrimination
Systemic- long waiting times, language barriers
