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A well-performing health workforce is characterized by responsiveness, fairness, and efficiency.
A well-performing health workforce is characterized by responsiveness, fairness, and efficiency.
True
A well-functioning health information system focuses solely on the financial aspects of healthcare.
A well-functioning health information system focuses solely on the financial aspects of healthcare.
False
Equitable access to essential medical products is a feature of a well-functioning health system.
Equitable access to essential medical products is a feature of a well-functioning health system.
True
A good health financing system ensures that people incur severe financial hardships when accessing needed services.
A good health financing system ensures that people incur severe financial hardships when accessing needed services.
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The concentration of health professionals in urban areas leads to a shortage of doctors in rural areas.
The concentration of health professionals in urban areas leads to a shortage of doctors in rural areas.
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The World Health Organization was established on April 5, 1948.
The World Health Organization was established on April 5, 1948.
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WHO is headquartered in Paris, France.
WHO is headquartered in Paris, France.
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Self-care is considered the first level of health care.
Self-care is considered the first level of health care.
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Secondary level of care is primarily provided by highly specialized health professionals.
Secondary level of care is primarily provided by highly specialized health professionals.
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The main goal of a health care system is to improve the health of populations.
The main goal of a health care system is to improve the health of populations.
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Tertiary care involves care for more complex health conditions.
Tertiary care involves care for more complex health conditions.
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WHO has a role in monitoring health trends and assessing health situations.
WHO has a role in monitoring health trends and assessing health situations.
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The production of health resources is not part of health care system functions.
The production of health resources is not part of health care system functions.
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Study Notes
World Health Organization (WHO)
- Specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to international public health.
- Established on April 7, 1948, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Provides leadership on health matters and fosters partnerships for collective action.
- Shapes research agendas and promotes the generation and dissemination of health knowledge.
- Sets norms and standards, monitoring their implementation.
- Articulates evidence-based policy options and ethical practices.
- Offers technical support and builds sustainable institutional capacities.
- Monitors health situations and assesses health trends globally.
Health Care System
- Comprises organizations, individuals, and actions aimed at promoting, restoring, and maintaining health.
- Influences broader determinants of health alongside direct health-improving interventions.
- Goals include improving population health, responsiveness of the health system, and fairness in financial contributions.
Levels of Health Care
- Self-care: Nonprofessional care performed within the family setting.
- Primary Professional Care: Initial contact with health services by qualified professionals in ambulatory settings.
- Secondary or Intermediate Care: General specialist care for complex conditions, provided by generalist doctors.
- Tertiary or Central Care: Sub-specialist care delivered by highly specialized health professionals.
Functions of the Overall Health Care System
- Provision of health services and financing for health care.
- Production of health resources and education/training of health manpower.
- Emphasis on research and development alongside management of national health systems.
WHO Health System Framework
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Six Building Blocks of a Health System:
- Effective health services that are safe, high-quality, and accessible.
- Responsive and efficient health workforce to achieve optimal health outcomes.
- Health information systems producing reliable and timely health data.
- Equitable access to essential medical products, vaccines, and technologies.
- Adequate health financing that protects against financial hardship when accessing services.
- Strong leadership and governance for strategic policy frameworks and effective oversight.
Healthcare System Challenges in Urban and Rural Areas
- Notable shortage of doctors, leading to a concentration of health professionals in urban areas.
- Limited access to healthcare facilities on remote islands, impacting timely medical interventions.
- Emergency access challenges to medical specialists in rural settings.
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This quiz explores the components of a well-performing health workforce and the essential functions of an effective health information system. Test your knowledge on how these elements contribute to achieving optimal health outcomes. Assess your understanding of equity in health access and resource allocation.
