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What is considered a characteristic of a healthy work environment in healthcare?
What is considered a characteristic of a healthy work environment in healthcare?
- Lack of communication
- Safe and empowering (correct)
- Strict hierarchical structure
- High employee turnover
Which type of healthcare setting primarily serves as the first point of contact for patients?
Which type of healthcare setting primarily serves as the first point of contact for patients?
- Acute care hospitals
- Primary care (correct)
- Urgent-care centers
- Home healthcare
In the context of the Philippines, who can provide primary care services?
In the context of the Philippines, who can provide primary care services?
- Only physicians
- Barangay midwives and public health nurses (correct)
- Specialized surgeons
- Emergency medical technicians
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a healthcare setting?
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a healthcare setting?
What is the main focus of primary care services?
What is the main focus of primary care services?
Which healthcare service is NOT typically considered part of primary care?
Which healthcare service is NOT typically considered part of primary care?
What is a common feature of long-term care facilities?
What is a common feature of long-term care facilities?
Which healthcare setting provides care directly in a patient's home?
Which healthcare setting provides care directly in a patient's home?
What type of health services are included under primary care?
What type of health services are included under primary care?
In what context is secondary care typically provided?
In what context is secondary care typically provided?
What characterizes tertiary care as compared to primary and secondary care?
What characterizes tertiary care as compared to primary and secondary care?
How many public hospitals are there in the Philippines according to the content?
How many public hospitals are there in the Philippines according to the content?
What is a common feature of modern hospitals?
What is a common feature of modern hospitals?
What type of care is typically provided by 'bedless hospitals'?
What type of care is typically provided by 'bedless hospitals'?
Which of the following statements best describes the governance of health facilities in the Philippines?
Which of the following statements best describes the governance of health facilities in the Philippines?
What is the primary role of a hospital according to the provided content?
What is the primary role of a hospital according to the provided content?
What differentiates secondary care from primary care?
What differentiates secondary care from primary care?
Which of the following statements about public hospitals in the Philippines is true?
Which of the following statements about public hospitals in the Philippines is true?
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Study Notes
Health Care Environment
- Importance of a healthy environment in society's health necessitates extra services from health care systems.
- A Healthy Work Environment is characterized by safety, empowerment, and satisfaction for workers and patients alike.
Health Care Settings
- Diverse settings where health care is delivered include:
- Acute care hospitals
- Long-term care facilities (nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities)
- Physicians' offices
- Urgent-care centers
- Outpatient clinics
- Home healthcare services
- Medical clinics integrated within workplaces or schools.
Categories of Health Care
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Primary Care
- First point of contact for patients within the health care system.
- Available at rural health units and barangay health stations, typically by midwives or public health nurses.
- Focuses on preventive care and caters to general health issues, including maternal and child health services (e.g., immunizations, family planning).
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Secondary Care
- Provided by specialists to whom primary care professionals have referred patients.
- Typically linked to hospital-based settings but some specialists may practice outside hospitals.
- Offers more complex services compared to primary care.
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Tertiary Care
- Highly specialized and advanced medical services for complex health cases.
- Fewer patients are treated compared to primary and secondary levels.
- Includes advanced diagnostics and procedures such as cancer management and neurosurgeries.
Health Care Delivery System in the Philippines
- Health services devolved to Local Government Units (LGUs) in 1991.
- Hospital classifications based on ownership:
- 40% of hospitals are public.
- 721 public hospitals, with 70 managed by the Department of Health (DOH), while others are overseen by LGUs and other agencies.
Hospitals
- Defined as institutions equipped for disease diagnosis, treatment, and patient care during recovery.
- Modern hospitals often include outpatient facilities, emergency services, psychiatric care, and rehabilitation.
- "Bedless hospitals" focus on outpatient care and day surgeries, providing flexible health services.
- Essentially serve as operational sites for diagnosis and care of individuals requiring medical attention for various illnesses.
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