Health Models and Holistic Care Overview

Models of Health

• Biomedical Model: Focuses on the physical body, identifying and treating disease.
• Biopsychosocial Model: Includes biological, psychological, and social factors affecting health.
• Social Model: Views health as a product of social conditions and inequalities.

Holistic Care

• Whole person approach: Addresses physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
• Focus: on promoting well-being and preventing illness.

Primary Health Care Settings

• First point of contact: General practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, and other health professionals.
• Provides: Essential services like preventative care, chronic disease management, and mental health support.
• Benefits: Reduced hospital admissions, improved health outcomes, and increased access to care.

Vulnerable Populations

• Vulnerable Populations

  • 6 Person-Centred Care Principles

• Respect for autonomy: Recognizing and supporting patients' choices and decision-making.

• Beneficence: Acting in the best interests of the patient.

• Non-maleficence: Avoiding harm to the patient.

• Justice: Ensuring fair and equitable access to healthcare.

• Veracity: Providing accurate and honest information.

• Confidentiality: Protecting patient privacy.

Ottawa Charter Priority Action Areas

• Building healthy public policy: Creating policies that promote health and well-being.
• Creating supportive environments: Promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing risk factors.
• Strengthening community action: Empowering communities to take ownership of their health.
• Developing personal skills: Providing individuals with the knowledge and skills to make healthy choices.
• Reorienting health services: Providing comprehensive and integrated healthcare services.

National Health Priority Areas

• Focus on preventable diseases and conditions: Cardiovascular disease, cancer, mental health, diabetes, obesity, arthritis, injury prevention, and asthma.
• Aim: Reduce the burden of these conditions on individuals and the healthcare system.

Social Determinants of Health

• Factors influencing health outcomes: socioeconomic status, education, employment, housing, and access to healthcare.
• Impact: Disparities in health outcomes between different social groups.

AIHW Chronic Conditions

• Australian Institute of Health and Welfare: Tracks chronic conditions in Australia.
• Data: Provides information on prevalence, impact, and costs associated with chronic conditions.

Australian Healthcare System

• Medicare: Provides universal health insurance for citizens and permanent residents.
• Private health insurance: Offers additional coverage for services not covered by Medicare.
• Public Hospitals: Funded by the government and provide free care to patients.
• Private Hospitals: Provide services to patients with private health insurance.

Explore various models of health including the Biomedical, Biopsychosocial, and Social Models, alongside the concept of holistic care. This quiz also covers primary health care settings and the challenges faced by vulnerable populations in accessing healthcare. Test your understanding and knowledge on these crucial health topics.