UK Healthcare Flashcards
____ _____ _____: states that healthcare should be free at the point of delivery.
National Health Service
National Health Service (NHS) is funded by ______
Policy and strategy decisions are made by ______
Funded by taxation
Policy/strategy made by the Department of Health
____ & ____ allow patients to seek direct access to hospitals for either outpatient or inpatient care
Accident & Emergency
Without an incident of Accident or Emergency how do patients receive hospital services?
Via a referral from their GP
____ ____ ____ = Membership bodies of GPs
Clinical Commissioning Groups
Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are governed by….? [x3]
Elected GPs, a nurse, a secondary care consultant
GPs act as (primary/secondary) care providers.
Similar to (type of physician).
Usually work in…
GPs act as PRIMARY care providers.
Similar to FAMILY DOCTOR
Usually work in primary care center as a team but may be private practice.
GPs provide (services list) And frequently work with...
GPs provide health education, lifestyle advice, vaccinations, and simple surgery
Frequently work with midwives, health visitors, social care and mental health workers.
GPs can/can not refer to chiropractors?
They can but do not have to.
What is a Specialist Medical Practitioner?
An MD/GP with specialist training
Where do Specialist Medical Practitioners work?
How do they receive their training?
Who set’s their training qualifications?
In hospitals, taking GP referrals.
Their Royal College oversees their post grad training & is set by the medical regulator (General Medical Council)
Responsibility of chiropractor in regards to NHS.
Determine if the patient is within your scope to treat OR send them for a referral
Benefits for private insurance
Allows greater choice over where/when a patient is treated & provides shorter waiting times
Some insurances reimburse chiropractic
Most common insurance companies [x4]
BUPA, Axa PPP, Aviva, PruHealth
Stipulations for registration with insurance
Accredited, clean record, 5 years experience, insured, certification, & insurance companies paperwork
