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What kind of healthcare services does tertiary care provide?
What kind of healthcare services does tertiary care provide?
Which of the following healthcare approaches emphasizes the use of scientific methods and evidence-based practices?
Which of the following healthcare approaches emphasizes the use of scientific methods and evidence-based practices?
What is the primary focus of secondary healthcare services?
What is the primary focus of secondary healthcare services?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of tertiary healthcare?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of tertiary healthcare?
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What is the main goal of medical approaches in healthcare?
What is the main goal of medical approaches in healthcare?
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Which of the following best describes integrative medicine?
Which of the following best describes integrative medicine?
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Which medical approach is the most commonly used among healthcare providers?
Which medical approach is the most commonly used among healthcare providers?
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Which of the following interventions is typically part of secondary healthcare?
Which of the following interventions is typically part of secondary healthcare?
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What is the primary goal of primary health care?
What is the primary goal of primary health care?
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Which of the following best describes secondary healthcare?
Which of the following best describes secondary healthcare?
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Why is primary health care significant for communities?
Why is primary health care significant for communities?
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Which of the following does NOT characterize health care legislation?
Which of the following does NOT characterize health care legislation?
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What type of services are primarily included in primary health care?
What type of services are primarily included in primary health care?
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How does primary health care seek to reach affected populations?
How does primary health care seek to reach affected populations?
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What is a primary feature of a health care system?
What is a primary feature of a health care system?
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Which option below is a characteristic of primary health care services?
Which option below is a characteristic of primary health care services?
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What is a primary focus of complementary medicine?
What is a primary focus of complementary medicine?
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Which of the following is not classified as a mind and body practice in complementary medicine?
Which of the following is not classified as a mind and body practice in complementary medicine?
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What is the goal of integrative medicine?
What is the goal of integrative medicine?
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Which of the following is a key factor in choosing to use complementary medicine?
Which of the following is a key factor in choosing to use complementary medicine?
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Which statement about integrative medicine is accurate?
Which statement about integrative medicine is accurate?
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What component is generally emphasized in integrative medicine?
What component is generally emphasized in integrative medicine?
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Complementary medicine should primarily be viewed as:
Complementary medicine should primarily be viewed as:
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Which of the following best describes the term 'traditional healers' in the context of complementary medicine?
Which of the following best describes the term 'traditional healers' in the context of complementary medicine?
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What is a primary focus of conventional medicine?
What is a primary focus of conventional medicine?
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Which statement accurately describes alternative medicine?
Which statement accurately describes alternative medicine?
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What distinguishes complementary medicine from alternative medicine?
What distinguishes complementary medicine from alternative medicine?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of alternative medicine practitioners?
Which of the following is a characteristic of alternative medicine practitioners?
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What is a common concern regarding the use of conventional medicine?
What is a common concern regarding the use of conventional medicine?
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Which of the following practices is least likely considered part of complementary medicine?
Which of the following practices is least likely considered part of complementary medicine?
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What is the most popular dietary supplement mentioned in the context?
What is the most popular dietary supplement mentioned in the context?
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How are many alternative medicine practices validated?
How are many alternative medicine practices validated?
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Study Notes
Chapter 5: Health Care Approach
- Healthcare is essential in modern society, with various approaches used by providers.
- Health is a fundamental human right.
- Health care is a multitude of services to individuals or communities to promote, maintain, monitor or restore health.
- Health care involves the maintenance or improvement of health through prevention, diagnosis, treatment, recovery or cure of disease, illness, injury.
- Providing health care requires a system and safe systems. This requires legislation.
Levels of Health Care
- A hierarchical pyramid structure exists for health care.
- Tertiary Health Care (THC) involves super-speciality medical institutes, District hospitals.
- Secondary Health Care (SHC) involves District Hospitals , Sub-Centers (SC), Primary Health Centers (PHC), Community Health Centres (CHC).
- Primary Health Care (PHC) includes preventive care, health promotion, treatment of common illnesses and injuries.
Primary Health Care
- PHC is the initial point of contact for medical care.
- It is focused on basic medical care for individuals and communities.
- PHC services include preventive care (vaccinations, screenings), health promotion and education, treatment of common illnesses and injuries, referral to specialized care when necessary.
- PHC is crucial because it's often the most accessible and affordable form of care.
- PHC goes to the home and family level to reach everyone, particularly those in need.
Secondary Health Care
- Secondary healthcare is provided by medical specialists.
- It's focused on diagnosis and treatment of complex conditions requiring specialized care.
- Secondary healthcare includes diagnostic tests & procedures, surgery, treatment of chronic conditions, rehabilitation services.
- Secondary care is important for patients needing complex medical interventions.
Tertiary Health Care
- Tertiary healthcare is the highest level of specialized care from specialized hospitals or medical centres.
- It focuses on advanced medical care for complex and rare medical conditions.
- Services include highly specialized procedures and interventions, transplant services, treatment of rare conditions.
- Tertiary care is crucial for patients requiring the most advanced medical interventions.
Medical Approach
- This approach focuses on reducing morbidity and mortality.
- Activities focus on whole populations or high-risk groups to prevent disease and premature death.
- Healthcare providers employ various strategies to treat medical conditions.
Types of Medical Approaches
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Conventional medicine: Also known as allopathic medicine, it's the most common type. It's based on scientific method, research, clinical trials. It uses pharmaceuticals, surgery, medical procedures for illness and disease. It also uses tests such as blood tests, X-rays, and CT scans. It prioritizes prevention, vaccinations, and health screenings to prevent the onset of disease.
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Effective but can have limitations, focusing sometimes on symptoms rather than underlying issues and can have side effects from medications.
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Alternative medicine: Treatment used as an alternative to conventional medicine. It refers to a variety of medical practices and treatments that aren't part of formal conventional medicine, including herbal remedies, acupuncture, massage therapy, chiropractic and homeopathy. It's based on traditional healing practices.
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Practitioners often emphasize a holistic approach to health, taking into account the patient's physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. It's used to prevent and manage symptoms, and for overall wellness. It should not be used as a substitute for conventional medical treatment and varies in its scientific validation.
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Complementary medicine: Treatments used alongside conventional medicine, rather than instead of it. Includes natural products (herbs, vitamins, minerals, probiotics, dietary supplements), mind and body practices (massage therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture).
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Important to inform the health care provider about using natural products for safety.
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Integrative medicine: Combines conventional care with complementary. It prioritizes the whole person and addresses body, mind, and spirit. It emphasizes prevention and lifestyle changes and is often used to treat chronic conditions.
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This quiz covers Chapter 5 of healthcare approaches, emphasizing the importance of health as a human right and the various levels of health care. Explore the distinctions between primary, secondary, and tertiary health care systems, along with the essential services they provide to individuals and communities.
