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15 Cards in this Set
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Biomedical Model of Health |
Involves trying to diagnose and treat illnesses and conditions once symptoms are present. It is sometimes referred to as the "band-aid" or quick fix approach. It centers around doctors, health professionals and hospitals who administer treatment. |
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Social Model of Health |
Is an approach to health that attempts to address the broader influences on health (social, cultural, environmental and economic factors) rather than disease and injury itself. |
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5 Principles of the Social Model of Health |
1. Empowers individuals and communities 2. Addresses the broader determinants of health 3. Involves intersectoral collaborations 4. Acts to reduce social inequities 5. Acts to enable access to healthcare |
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Advantages of Biomedical Model of Health |
Creates advances in technology and research; many common problems can be effectively treated; extends life expectancy; and improves quality of life. |
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Disadvantages of Biomedical Model of Health |
Relies on professional health workers and technology and is therefore costly; doesn't always promote good health; not every condition can be treated; affordability. |
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Examples of Biomedical Model of Health |
Surgery, medication and x-rays |
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Advantages of Social Model of Health |
Prevents the issues from occurring in the first place, includes all aspects of communities not just certain individuals. |
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Disadvantages of Social Model of Health |
Does not immediately fix issues, can not deny the fact that people do get sick regardless. |
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Examples of Social Model of Health |
Ottawa Charter |
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Ottawa Charter |
Allows organisations to effectively implement strategies that focus on the social model of health and health promotion. The Ottawa charter identifies that there are certain prerequisites or basic conditions and resources that must be available if any gains in health are to occur. |
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Advantages of the Ottawa Charter |
Includes all aspects of the community, the government, the health and private health sector to create new strategies and implement those already established. |
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Disadvantages of the Ottawa Charter |
Is not fully carried out in some places as some countries simply do not have the access to these prerequisites and do not have the knowledge to carry it out effectively. |
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Examples of the Ottawa Charter |
VicHealth |
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5 Action Areas of the Ottawa Charter |
1. Strengthen community action 2. Develop personal skills 3. Create supportive environments 4. Build healthy public policy 5. Reorient health services |
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VicHealth |
To promote health by targeting the broader social, economic and environmental factors that influence health. VicHealth targets these influences through funding, sponsorship, research and evaluation, and advocating for health promotion policies and programs |
