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What distinguishes primary healthcare from primary care?
What distinguishes primary healthcare from primary care?
- Primary care is about administrative efficiency, while primary healthcare concerns clinical treatment.
- Primary healthcare treats acute conditions, while primary care manages chronic issues.
- Primary healthcare is more patient-focused than primary care.
- Primary healthcare is an approach that is population-based, while primary care focuses on individuals. (correct)
Which characteristic is essential for a gatekeeping physician?
Which characteristic is essential for a gatekeeping physician?
- Training to handle a wide range of health problems and administrative tasks. (correct)
- Expertise in advanced medical technology and treatment methods.
- Ability to manage patient hospitalizations effectively.
- Specialization in surgery to alleviate patient backlog.
What does the Cuban health system charge patients for?
What does the Cuban health system charge patients for?
- Out-of-pocket for outpatient medications, hearing aids, and dental orthotics. (correct)
- Emergency services without any costs.
- All healthcare services including hospitalization.
- Preventive care and vaccinations.
How is a Consultario structured in the Cuban health system?
How is a Consultario structured in the Cuban health system?
What is the frequency of patient visits required from a family practitioner in Cuba?
What is the frequency of patient visits required from a family practitioner in Cuba?
What is a key feature of Thailand's universal health care regarding service delivery?
What is a key feature of Thailand's universal health care regarding service delivery?
What mechanism does Thailand's universal health care system utilize for population registration?
What mechanism does Thailand's universal health care system utilize for population registration?
What is a limitation of the National Health Insurance system in Taiwan?
What is a limitation of the National Health Insurance system in Taiwan?
What does the capitation rate in Thailand's universal health care system cover?
What does the capitation rate in Thailand's universal health care system cover?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the universal coverage system in Thailand?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the universal coverage system in Thailand?
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Study Notes
Primary Healthcare vs. Primary Care
- Primary healthcare is a population-based approach to care.
- Primary care provides first contact, person-focused, and ongoing care that addresses health-related needs over time.
Gatekeeping Physician
- A gatekeeping physician is clinically competent to address most health problems.
- Administrative skills include patient data management, reporting, and quality assurance.
- The WHO recognizes this model for developing countries due to its improved health indicators.
Cuban Health System
- State provides healthcare financing with minimal out-of-pocket expenses for outpatient medications, hearing aids, and dental services.
- The first level of the Cuban health system is the Consultorio.
- Consultorio is staffed by a family physician and a nurse assigned to manage care for 150 families or 600 patients.
- Family practitioners are required to see patients twice a year.
Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Thailand
- Implemented in 2001 by merging various healthcare insurance funds including CSMBS, Social Security System, Health Welfare Scheme, and Health Card Scheme.
- UHC features a per-visit payment structure, adjusted as needed to ensure accessibility.
- Emphasizes primary care, quality assurance via accreditation, standard benefit packages, and decentralized fund management.
Contracting Units for Population Registration in Thailand's UHC
- Contracting units are responsible for primary care.
- A capitation rate is allocated per family each year, distributed among various care types, including ambulatory and high-cost inpatient care.
Comprehensive UHC Features in Thailand
- Services can be provided in-house or within the community.
- Facilities should cater to a maximum of 10,000 people, with sufficient healthcare personnel and diagnostic lab capabilities.
National Health Insurance (NHI) in Taiwan
- Operates under a single-payer public sector model.
- Offers free access to healthcare with minimal copayments and some registration fees.
- Accessibility is a strong point, allowing patients to see any doctor without referrals, though this leads to a weakened gatekeeping system.
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