WEEK 11/12 - GROUP PRESENTATIONS

Question 1

List 1 way that waiting periods affect a patients overall experience with healthcare services

Answer 1

Can lead to overcrowded hospitals and physicians may rush medical assessments

Question 2

List 1 consequence of delayed healthcare on the progression of medical conditions

Answer 2

Can affect physical and mental health

Question 3

List 1 initiative that is being used to overcome the issue of long wait times

Answer 3

Ontario Medical Association (advocacy and new care model

Question 4

List one way in which the financial burden affects quality of life when public coverage has limitations

Answer 4

There is a lack of affordability and prolonged wait times

Question 5

List one initiative that is taken to address disparities created by the financial burden due to limitations in public coverage

Answer 5

OHIP and Canada Health Act

Question 6

List one health risk that is associated with physical inactivity

Answer 6

cardiovascular diseases

Question 7

List one way physical inactivity strains the healthcare system in a broader way?

Answer 7

Increases healthcare costs and wait times

Question 8

List one initiative that aims at raising awareness about the importance of regular physical activity

Answer 8

Public Health Agency and WHO

Question 9

List 1 issue or challenge facing the aging population in health care

Answer 9

Average wait of 6 months for long term care

Question 10

List one way the aging population affects the healthcare system

Answer 10

Longer more frequent stay which means more staffing is needed

Question 11

List 1 initiative that is taken to create a more supportive future for the aging population

Answer 11

Government of Ontario Guide

Question 12

List one specific health condition that may become worse due to limited access to care

Answer 12

health deterioration or hernia to an emergency surgery

Question 13

List 1 way in which delayed care may impact the healthcare system in the long run

Answer 13

Wait times and availability of services

Question 14

List one innovation or strategy that is used to mitigate the difficulties in accessing care

Answer 14

Telehealth or more walk in clinics

Question 15

List 1 issue/challenge facing individuals with disabilities

Answer 15

Have a higher chance of overall poorer health

Question 16

List one way those with disabilities population affects the healthcare system

Answer 16

More strain on staff to physically aid the patient since there is inaccessible health care facilities and equipment

Question 17

List 1 initive that society is using to create a more inclusive and supportive future for those with disabilities

Answer 17

Ontario disability support program ( helps provide employment, income, support and resources)

Question 18

List 1 issue facing individuals with chronic disease

Answer 18

High blood pressure, obesity, high wait times

Question 19

List 1 way the population of those with chronic disease affect the healthcare system

Answer 19

Higher wait times, less staffing

Question 20

List one unitive to help those with chronic disease

Answer 20

The Canadian Lung Association

Question 21

List one issue facing individuals with mental health conditions

Answer 21

Stigma, bullying, self blame

Question 22

List one way those living with a mental health condition affects the healthcare system

Answer 22

usually long wait times, access to long term care is poor (98 days)

Question 23

List one initiative that is taken to help those with mental health issues

Answer 23

Mental Health and Addictions centre of Excellence

Question 24

List 1 association/correlation between staff shortages and patient outcomes/healthcare services

Answer 24

Longer wait times, fewer healthcare facilities in rural areas

Question 25

What healthcare services are more difficult to access during the period of staff shortages

Answer 25

family doctors

Question 26

List one innovation or strategy that is used for staffing challenges

Answer 26

Immigration plan, funding for nurses, funding for education and health services