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Healthcare systems and models of health
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- 1Public Health definitionThe role of public health is to promote health, prevent disease and prolong life through the organised efforts of a society
- 2The Biomedical Model of Health definitionFocuses on the physical and biological aspects of disease and illness. It is a medical model of care practiced by doctors and health professionals. It is known as the 'quick fix' approach, and emphasises diagnoses, cure and treatment of the disease.
- 3Examples of the Biomedical Model of HealthX-rays and blood tests
- 4The Social Model of Health definitionA conceptual framework within which improvements in health and well-being are achieved by directing an effort towards addressing the social. economic and environmental determinants of health. The model is based on the understanding that in order for health gains to occur, the determinants must be addressed. This has lead to the development of the Ottawa Charter.
- 5Key Principles of the Social Model of Health: Addressing the determinants of healthFocuses on addressing all determinants of health that may contribute to inequalities of health
- 6Key Principles of the Social Model of Health: Reduce social inequalitiesReducing social inequalities that exist in relation to the health status and provision of health services that can link to a range of factors including: age, gender, SES, culture and physical location
- 7Key Principles of the Social Model of Health: Empowers individuals and the communityProviding individuals and communities with the resources they need to address the factors that influence their health and enable them to participate in decision making about their health
- 8Key Principles of the Social Model of Health: Access to health careImproving access to healthcare and information improves health. Services and information should be available, along with affordability, appropriateness and access to all, and there should be no barriers to access
- 9Key Principles of the Social Model of Health: inter-sectional collaborationEmbraces the need for integrated action between government departments and the health sector
- 10Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion definitionAn approach to health development by the World Health Organisation which attempts to reduce inequalities in health. It was developed from the Social Model of Health and defines the term Health Promotion 'as the process of enabling people to increase control, and to improve their health'.
- 11Ottawa Charter's three basic strategies: EnableGiving access to health promotion that focuses on equity, creates supportive environments and aims to reduce differences in health status to ensure equal opportunities for all. It encourages people to develop their personal skills to enable them to make healthy choices
- 12Ottawa Charter's three basic strategies: MediateTo ensure the coordination of health services within and across the sectors. It includes reorienting the health services to bring a greater focus on health promotion, rather than diagnosis and treatment. It is about strengthening community action by ensuring everyone works together to improve health outcomes for all
- 13Ottawa Charter's three basic strategies: AdvocateLobbying government and other organisations to improve access to and provision of health care services. It is about groups and individuals working together to influence changes necessary to improve health for everyone
- 14Prerequisites of Health for Ottawa CharterPeace, shelter, education, food, income. sustainable resources and social justice
- 15VicHealth definitionA state government initiative that is the peak body of health promotion in Victoria.
- 16Project examples for VicHealthQuit, SunSmart, 52 Flashmobs, Walking School Bus
- 17Mission of VicHealthCommits to promote good health, recognise that the social and economic conditions for all people influence their health, promote fairness and opportunity for better health, support initiatives that assist individuals, communities and workplace, seek the prevention of chronic disease for all Victorians
- 18VicHealth prioritiesPromote healthy eating, encourage regular physical activity, prevent tobacco use, prevent harm from alcohol, improve mental well-being
- 19The role of VicHealthHealth promotion, prevention of non-communicable disease, prevent ill health and reduce the inequalities between population groups in Victoria is the role of VicHealth
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