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Which of the following is NOT a vital function of a health system?
Which of the following is NOT a vital function of a health system?
Universal health coverage aims to ensure that all people access health services without facing financial hardships.
Universal health coverage aims to ensure that all people access health services without facing financial hardships.
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What dimension is important for the evaluation of health systems?
What dimension is important for the evaluation of health systems?
Quality
Universal health coverage is defined as ensuring access to needed health services of sufficient quality to be ________.
Universal health coverage is defined as ensuring access to needed health services of sufficient quality to be ________.
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Match the following interventions with their descriptions:
Match the following interventions with their descriptions:
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What is an essential quality that allows teams to improve while maintaining standards?
What is an essential quality that allows teams to improve while maintaining standards?
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Team members believe that one type of training is superior to others.
Team members believe that one type of training is superior to others.
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What value allows team members to help each other recognize and avert failures?
What value allows team members to help each other recognize and avert failures?
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Team members view errors and bad outcomes as potential opportunities to learn and improve, demonstrating _______.
Team members view errors and bad outcomes as potential opportunities to learn and improve, demonstrating _______.
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Match the principles of effective teamwork with their descriptions:
Match the principles of effective teamwork with their descriptions:
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Which aspect of teamwork emphasizes the need for clear expectations and responsibilities?
Which aspect of teamwork emphasizes the need for clear expectations and responsibilities?
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Curiosity in a team context refers to the desire to reflect on lessons learned and improve continuously.
Curiosity in a team context refers to the desire to reflect on lessons learned and improve continuously.
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Who emphasized that effective teamwork is a practical response to human imperfection?
Who emphasized that effective teamwork is a practical response to human imperfection?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the main goals of health systems identified by WHO?
Which of the following is NOT one of the main goals of health systems identified by WHO?
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A health system only includes organizations and professionals involved in direct health care services.
A health system only includes organizations and professionals involved in direct health care services.
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What is one personal value that is essential for a high functioning health team?
What is one personal value that is essential for a high functioning health team?
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A health system is defined as the organization of people, institutions, and resources that deliver health care services to meet the health needs of __________.
A health system is defined as the organization of people, institutions, and resources that deliver health care services to meet the health needs of __________.
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Match each component of the health system with its corresponding function:
Match each component of the health system with its corresponding function:
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Which actor in the health system is primarily responsible for service provision?
Which actor in the health system is primarily responsible for service provision?
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Discipline is considered an unimportant value in health care teams.
Discipline is considered an unimportant value in health care teams.
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Describe one aspect of the socioeconomic context that affects health systems.
Describe one aspect of the socioeconomic context that affects health systems.
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What is one of the primary functions of the Zambian National Health Institute?
What is one of the primary functions of the Zambian National Health Institute?
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Health expenditure is considered catastrophic when it is greater than or equal to 30% of a household's capacity to pay.
Health expenditure is considered catastrophic when it is greater than or equal to 30% of a household's capacity to pay.
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What does equitable access to health care entail?
What does equitable access to health care entail?
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Fairness in financial contribution is defined by the WHO as one of the three intrinsic __________ of a health system.
Fairness in financial contribution is defined by the WHO as one of the three intrinsic __________ of a health system.
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Match the following principles of person-centered care with their descriptions:
Match the following principles of person-centered care with their descriptions:
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What intervention does WHO propose to protect against catastrophic health expenditure?
What intervention does WHO propose to protect against catastrophic health expenditure?
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What is catastrophic health expenditure defined in relation to?
What is catastrophic health expenditure defined in relation to?
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The Zambian National Health Institute was established to improve public health emergency operations.
The Zambian National Health Institute was established to improve public health emergency operations.
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What is one benefit of person-centred care for patients?
What is one benefit of person-centred care for patients?
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Person-centred care can lead to lower team morale.
Person-centred care can lead to lower team morale.
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What principle does person-centred care emphasize?
What principle does person-centred care emphasize?
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Person-centred care helps improve a patient's __________ to manage their own health.
Person-centred care helps improve a patient's __________ to manage their own health.
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Match the benefits of person-centred care with their descriptions:
Match the benefits of person-centred care with their descriptions:
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Which of the following factors contributes positively to patient outcomes in person-centred care?
Which of the following factors contributes positively to patient outcomes in person-centred care?
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Patients with long-term conditions have no need for person-centred care.
Patients with long-term conditions have no need for person-centred care.
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How does person-centred care help healthcare providers?
How does person-centred care help healthcare providers?
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Study Notes
Health System Concepts
- A health system is a complex structure of cultural beliefs, institutions, and socioeconomic/political/physical context that shapes health-seeking and health-promoting behavior.
- It's a combination of related parts organized into a complex whole.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) defines a health system as the organization of people, institutions, and resources that deliver healthcare services to meet the health needs of target populations.
- It encompasses efforts to influence determinants of health as well as direct health-improving activities.
Goals of Health Systems
- Improving Population Health: The primary goal is to enhance the overall health of the population.
- Responsiveness to Population Needs: Health systems should be responsive to the specific needs and preferences of the populations they serve.
- Fairness in Financial Contribution: The financial burden of healthcare should be distributed fairly across households, ensuring affordability and equity.
Key Functions of Health Systems
- Regulation: Government and professional bodies are responsible for setting standards, overseeing quality, and ensuring safety within the healthcare system.
- Financing: Mechanisms for collecting and allocating funds for healthcare services are crucial.
- Resource Allocation: The distribution of healthcare resources, including personnel, equipment, and facilities, is a vital function.
- Service Provision: The delivery of healthcare services, encompassing prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care, is essential.
Major Stakeholders (Actors) in the Health System
- Government or Professional Bodies: Regulate the health system, set policies, and oversee standards.
- The Population (Including Patients): The ultimate beneficiaries of the healthcare system, they contribute to financing and influence policy through participation.
- Financing Agents: Responsible for collecting and allocating funds to support the healthcare system.
- Service Providers: Deliver healthcare services and include doctors, nurses, hospitals, and other medical professionals.
Guiding Principles and Values
- Honesty: Transparency, open communication, and accountability in healthcare are essential.
- Discipline: Healthcare professionals should carry out their duties with a commitment to standards and seeking continual improvement.
- Humility: Recognizing the limitations of individuals and valuing diverse perspectives contribute to effective teamwork.
- Creativity: Innovative solutions and adapting to new challenges are encouraged in healthcare.
- Curiosity: Continual learning from successes and errors is key to improving healthcare.
Principles for Effective Healthcare Teams
- Shared Goals: Teamwork should center around established goals, reflecting patient and family priorities, and understood by all team members.
- Clear Roles: Defined responsibilities and clear accountability for each team member optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Mutual Trust: Building trust among team members fosters a stronger sense of collaboration and shared responsibility.
- Effective Communication: Open, clear, and consistent communication is vital for a functioning team.
- Measurable Processes and Outcomes: Tracking and evaluating performance and outcomes enable continuous improvement.
Importance of Person-Centered Care
- Dignity and Respect: Patients should be treated with compassion and respect for their individual needs and preferences.
- Coordinated Care: Coordinated services and support across different healthcare providers and settings ensure continuity of care.
- Personalized Care: Tailoring treatment and support to individual needs enhances the effectiveness of healthcare.
- Empowerment: Patients are empowered to make informed decisions and participate actively in their care.
Advantages of Community Involvement and Participation
- Improved Decision-Making: Community involvement can lead to better-informed policies and development strategies.
- Increased Efficiency: Local communities can provide valuable insights and expertise, contributing to more efficient utilization of resources.
- Enhanced Sustainability: Community ownership and participation foster a greater sense of commitment, promoting the long-term sustainability of healthcare initiatives.
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This quiz explores the intricacies of health systems, including their structure, goals, and the role of cultural and socioeconomic factors in shaping health behaviors. You will learn about the definition of health systems by the WHO and the various objectives aimed at improving population health. Test your understanding of how these systems respond to community needs and ensure fairness in healthcare financing.
