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Biomedical model of health
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An approach that treats people once symptoms of ill health are present. It relies heavily on doctors, hospitals, pharmaceuticals and medical technology.
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Co- payment
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The payment made by the consumer for health products or services in addition to the amount paid by the government.
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Intersectoral Collaboration
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Having groups from many sectors (such as government, health and private sector) working together to achieve a common goal
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Premium
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The amount you pay for insurance
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Schedule fee
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The amount that Medicare contributes towards certain consultations and treatments.
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Social model of health
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An approach to health that attempts to address the broader influences on health (social, cultural, environmental and economic factors), rather than the disease or injury itself.
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Advantages of the biomedical model of health
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- Creates advances in technology and research
- Many common problems can be effectively treated - Extends life expenctancy |
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Disadvantages of the biomedical model of health
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- It relies on professional health workers and technology: costly
- It doesnt always promote good health - Not every condition can be treated |
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The principles of the social model of health
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A- addresses the broader determinants
R- acts to reduce social equities E- empowers individuals and communities A- acts to enable access to health care S- involves intersectoral collaboration |
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Example of programs based on the social model of health
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- The sunsmart program
- Breastscreen Australia - Quit |
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The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion
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A framework to guide organisations and key stakeholders in the development of health promotion strategies.
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The Ottawa Charter Prerequisites
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- Peace
- Shelter - Education - Food - Income - A stable ecosystem - Sustainable resources - Social justice and equity |
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Ottawa Charter strategies for health promotion
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1. Advocate
2. Enable 3. Mediate |
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Action areas of the Ottawa Charter
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B- build healthy public policy
C- create supportive environments S- strenghten community action D- develop personal skills R- Reorient health services |
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Mission commitment of VicHealth
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1. Promote good health in partnership with others
2. Recognise that the social and economic conditions for all people influence their health. 3. Promote fairness and opportunity for better health. 4. Support initiatives that assist individuals, communities, workplaces and broader society to improve wellbeing. 5. Seek to prevent chronic conditions for all Australians. |
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Strategic priorites of VicHealth
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1. Promote healthy eating
2. Encourage regular physical activity 3. Prevent tobacco use 4. Prevent harm from alcohol 5. Improve mental wellbeing |
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The role of VicHealth
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VicHealths role is to promote health by targeting the broader social, economic and environmental factors that influence health.
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The role of the federal government
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1. The administration of Medicare
2. The administration of PBS 3. Quarantine 4. Funding 5. Regulation |
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How is Medicare funded
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1. The Medicare Levy - 1.5%
2. The Medicare Levy Surcharge - 84000+ 3. General Taxation |
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The aim of PBS
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To provide essential medicines to people who need them regardless of their ability to pay, these medicines are subsidised.
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How is Australia Quarantined
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- Reporting of sick passengers on airlines
- Spraying inside the cabins before arrival - Communicating with authorities overseas to monitor infection patterns of certain diseases such as tuberculosis. |
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Examples of regulatory roles
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- Overseeing regulations with regard to pharmaceutical goods
- Regulating the private health insurance industry - Monitoring food safety and regulations |
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The role of state and territory governments
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1. Delivery of health services - eg public hospitals
2. Regulating state-based services - eg licesing GPs |
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The role of local governments
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1. Health inspection of restaurants
2. Removal of waste 3. Water quality testing 4. Maintaining parks/sporting facilities and gardens 5. Monitoring environmental health - noise and pollution 6. Developing, implementing and enforcing local bylaws 7. Delivering immunisations 8. Maternal and child health centres 9. Meals on wheels services 10Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing plans |
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The values that underpin the Australian health system
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1. Effective
2. Efficient 3. Responsive 4. Accessible 5. Safe 6. Continuous 7. Sustainable |
