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Unit 1: Canada's Healthcare System Flashcards

1
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What are the 3 levels of the “Medical Triage” and their meaning?

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1) Primary
The first point of contact in the healthcare system.
Example: Doctor or 911 Operator

2) Secondary
An intermediate type of healthcare that diagnosis and treats within a hospital using specialized equipment.
Example: Orthodontist

3) Tertiary
A specialized type of healthcare that takes place in large research facilities and teaching hospitals.
Example: Life support (Last case scenario)

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BMI

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AKA: Body Mass Index

The ratio of fat to muscle.

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3
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How do you calculate “BMI”?

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Weight/ Height X Height

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For each BMI range, how would each persons weight be described?

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10-20= Underweight
20-30= Normal
30-40= Overweight
40-50= Morbid Obese
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5
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Who was Anton Van Leeuwenhoek?

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He created the microscope.

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6
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Who was Florence Nightingale?

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He was the founder of modern nursing.

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Who was Louis Pasteur?

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He invented the pasteurization of milk, and the vaccine for rabies and anthrax.

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IMR

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AKA: Infant Mortality Rate

The number of babies per 1 000 that don’t make it to the age of 1.

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9
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Who is the spokes person for mental health in Canada?

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Clara Hugues.

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What is the goal of “The Canada Health Act Principles”?

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To have free healthcare services without having to pay for anything out of your own pocket.

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What are the 5 “Canada Health Act Principles”? What does each one mean?

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1) Publicly Administered
The plan has to be run on a non-profit basis by a public authority

2) Comprehensive
The plan has to over all medically necessary services

3) Universal
The plan has to be offered to you no matter who you are or where you live

4) Accessible
The plan must allow people to have access to a hospital without finical barriers

5) Portable
You must be able to be covered when visiting other parts of Canada

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12
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What are the “5 Types of Wellness”?

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1) Emotional
2) Social
3) Spiritual
4) Mental
5) Physical

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13
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Who was Tommy Douglas?

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He invented the Canadian healthcare system in Saskatchewan.

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14
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What are the 5 factors that affect our health?

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1) Genetics
2) Behaviour
3) Socioeconomic Status
4) Environmental
5) Social/ Cultural

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What is “SMART” goal setting?

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S- Specific
M- Measurable
A- Attainable
R- Realistic
T- Time
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OHIP

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AKA: Ontario Heath Insurance Plan

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17
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AIDS

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AKA: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

A disease.

18
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GNP

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AKA: Gross National Product

The amount of money a country makes

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Infectious Disease

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Diseases that are caused by infecting organisms; they can be passed from person to person.

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Lifestyle Disease

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Diseases that are made likely by neglect of the body; They cannot be passed from person to person.

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Chronological Age

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Age that is measured in years from date of birth.

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Physiological Age

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Age that is measured from the body health and probable

Life expectancy.

23
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Centrians

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People who have reached the age of 100 or older.

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Mortality Rate

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AKA: MR

The number of deaths in an area.

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Life Expectancy

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AKA: LE

The estimated amount of time people in an area are expected to live.

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Socioeconomic Status

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A measure of someones income and social status when compared to another.

27
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Malaria

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A fever caused by a parasite that invades the red blood cells in your body.

28
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Tuberculosis

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An infectious disease where tubercles grow in tissues; usually the lungs.

29
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Holistic Health

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An approach to life where you considers your body interaction with the environment instead of illness.

30
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What are the 3 things that are focused on in holistic health?

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1) Mind
2) Body
3) Spirit

31
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Diabetes

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A malfunction when the body doesn’t produce enough oxygen and blood sugars rise.

32
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High Blood Pressure

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When the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries can lead to dangerous diseases such as heart failure.

33
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Western vs Third World

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Western: Rich countries

Third World: Poor countries

34
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Wellness vs Health

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Wellness: Making good decisions that lead to a fulfilling life.

Health: Making sure your body is in the best shape that it can be.

35
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Fireman Lift

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A lift where the injured person is lying on top of the carriers shoulders.

36
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Backpack Lift

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A lift where the injured person is on the carriers back.

37
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What are the 3 areas of service?

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1) Community Based Service
Example: Doctors Office

2) Facility Based Service
Example: Long Term Care

3) Residential Based Service
Example: Group Home

38
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Cardiologist

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A doctor who specializes in treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

39
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Provincial Funding vs Federal Funding

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Provincial Funding: Money from the province

Federal Funding: Money from the country (Responsible for the health industry)

40
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Do women and men have the same life expectancy?

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No.

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