Unit 2 - learning aim B1

Question 1

What are the 3 sectors within HSC?

Answer 1

1. Private2. Voluntary3. Public

Question 2

Explain what the PRIVATE sector is in HSC

Answer 2

A superior, private funded provision, funded by:1. fees from the service user2. payments from health insurance companies3. sometimes funded by Central Government (e.g NHS) will pay to use private hospitals for treatments to shorten waiting lists

Question 3

Explain what the VOLUNTARY sector is in HSC

Answer 3

Plays important role in providing services in the communityWork with specific groups of peopleMay charge a fee for servicesNon-profit making organisations

Question 4

Give some examples of voluntary organisations in HSC

Answer 4

Age UK = works with older peopleNSPCC = work with childrenMacMillan = work with people with cancer (and their families)

Question 5

Explain with the PUBLIC sector is within HSC?

Answer 5

Funded by UK working people through their taxes and National InsuranceMost services are free but some people have to pay nominal charges e.g. for prescriptions and dental check ups

Question 6

What is primary health care?

Answer 6

Services free to under 16’s, people in full time education, pregnant people, unemployed, disabled and over 65’s.

Question 7

Give some examples of primary health services

Answer 7

GP’s PharmacistDentistOptician

Question 8

What is secondary health care?

Answer 8

Services accessed via a GP referralCan include hospital service, mental health services, community health services

Question 9

Give some examples of secondary health care services

Answer 9

Oncologist (cancer care)Podiatrist (feet)Dietician (people with dietary needs)Obstetrics (pregnancy)Paediatrics (children)

Question 10

What is tertiary health care services?

Answer 10

Specialist care for complex or terminal illnessAccessed via referral

Question 11

Give some examples of tertiary health care?

Answer 11

TherapistsSocial WorkersBereavement CounsellorsHome health aides

Question 12

What is an NHS Foundation Trust?

Answer 12

A group of hospitals run by a Hospital Trust overseeing them all (the Trust is run by board of Governors)Governors can be staff, patients, members of the public

Question 13

How does being part of an NHS Trust help decision making?

Answer 13

Decisions are made locally instead of centrally

Question 14

What is a mental health foundation trust?

Answer 14

Specialist services offered in some areasProvision includes psychiatrists, nurses and therapists with specialist support for those suffering MH conditions