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Which of the following best describes the concept of equity in the health system?
Which of the following best describes the concept of equity in the health system?
- Prioritizing care for those who can afford to pay.
- Focusing exclusively on urban health needs.
- Providing equal resources to all populations regardless of their needs.
- Giving priority to those who have less to give. (correct)
What is included in the core of stewardship in health systems?
What is included in the core of stewardship in health systems?
- Analyzing health priorities and resource generation trends. (correct)
- Broadening health system coverage without assessment.
- Developing pharmaceutical products.
- Focusing only on immediate health crises.
Which element is essential for the delivery of health services?
Which element is essential for the delivery of health services?
- Funding from private donors only.
- Marketing of health insurance.
- Human resources such as medical doctors and personnel. (correct)
- Public relations strategies.
What does health system responsiveness primarily focus on?
What does health system responsiveness primarily focus on?
What is a primary objective of an ideal health system in terms of financing?
What is a primary objective of an ideal health system in terms of financing?
Which of the following health risks must populations be protected from?
Which of the following health risks must populations be protected from?
What is the focus of primary health care?
What is the focus of primary health care?
Which value does NOT contribute to the concept of responsiveness in the health system?
Which value does NOT contribute to the concept of responsiveness in the health system?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an essential element of primary health care?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an essential element of primary health care?
What role do policymakers play in health service inputs?
What role do policymakers play in health service inputs?
What does the term 'health care delivery system' refer to?
What does the term 'health care delivery system' refer to?
Which element is associated with community health education in primary health care?
Which element is associated with community health education in primary health care?
What role does safe water sanitation play in primary health care?
What role does safe water sanitation play in primary health care?
Which of the following is a component of the expanded program of immunization?
Which of the following is a component of the expanded program of immunization?
What is NOT a characteristic of essential health care?
What is NOT a characteristic of essential health care?
Which of the following best describes the role of 'essential drugs arrangement' in primary health care?
Which of the following best describes the role of 'essential drugs arrangement' in primary health care?
Which administrative safeguard is focused on maintaining the quality of test results in the laboratory?
Which administrative safeguard is focused on maintaining the quality of test results in the laboratory?
What is a key physical safeguard for ensuring laboratory access security?
What is a key physical safeguard for ensuring laboratory access security?
Which technical safeguard helps protect user access to the laboratory information system?
Which technical safeguard helps protect user access to the laboratory information system?
How can a laboratory ensure the proper use of safety equipment among employees?
How can a laboratory ensure the proper use of safety equipment among employees?
What is one of the responsibilities included in the administrative safeguards for laboratory testing?
What is one of the responsibilities included in the administrative safeguards for laboratory testing?
What principle requires respect for patient autonomy in software systems?
What principle requires respect for patient autonomy in software systems?
Which of the following best describes 'beneficence' in health informatics?
Which of the following best describes 'beneficence' in health informatics?
Which principle dictates that privacy violations must be justified appropriately?
Which principle dictates that privacy violations must be justified appropriately?
What is the primary concern of non-maleficence in health informatics?
What is the primary concern of non-maleficence in health informatics?
What does the principle of least intrusive alternative emphasize in data handling?
What does the principle of least intrusive alternative emphasize in data handling?
Which ethical concern is associated with software developers in health informatics?
Which ethical concern is associated with software developers in health informatics?
What should be a priority when designing a health information system?
What should be a priority when designing a health information system?
What is a key factor that supports the ethical behavior in handling health data?
What is a key factor that supports the ethical behavior in handling health data?
What is the primary purpose of accountability in health information systems?
What is the primary purpose of accountability in health information systems?
What does perimeter identification entail in health information systems?
What does perimeter identification entail in health information systems?
In the context of controlling access, healthcare providers should be limited to accessing information that is:
In the context of controlling access, healthcare providers should be limited to accessing information that is:
What is the first step in the laboratory information flow for a hospital patient?
What is the first step in the laboratory information flow for a hospital patient?
Why is comprehensibility and control important in health information systems?
Why is comprehensibility and control important in health information systems?
What happens after a physician orders tests on a patient within the laboratory information flow?
What happens after a physician orders tests on a patient within the laboratory information flow?
What is a key feature of the bar-code labels used during sample collection?
What is a key feature of the bar-code labels used during sample collection?
Who typically collects blood samples during morning collection rounds?
Who typically collects blood samples during morning collection rounds?
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Study Notes
Improving Population Health
- Services must include preventive, diagnostic, treatment, and management/rehabilitative care.
- Individuals must be safeguarded from health risks like measles, polio, dengue, tuberculosis, HIV, and COVID-19.
- Health system equity is critical; focus on marginalized groups and those unable to support themselves.
Health Service Inputs
- Essential physical resources are required, including:
- Policymakers for guidance.
- Human resources, such as medical doctors and hospital staff.
- Supplies of medicines and medical equipment.
Stewardship in Health Systems
- Establishes direction, context, and policy for health systems.
- Key functions include:
- Prioritizing health needs for resource allocation.
- Coordinating with other health-related systems.
- Analyzing health priorities and trends for informed decision-making.
Fair Healthcare Financing
- An ideal system protects against social and financial risks related to health.
- Disparities in health status must not be tolerated politically, socially, or economically.
Primary Health Care Definition
- Essential health care should be accessible and affordable, emphasizing community participation.
- Moves beyond traditional health systems, focusing on equity and social policy.
Essential Elements of Primary Health Care
- Education on health issues and prevention methods.
- Control of locally endemic diseases.
- Comprehensive immunization programs against major infectious diseases.
- Maternal and child health services, including family planning.
- Access to essential drugs and nutritional support.
- Treatment for communicable and non-communicable diseases and promotion of mental health.
- Safe water and sanitation provision.
Other Elements of Primary Health Care
- Expanded immunization options and reproductive health services.
- Health systems-maintained respect for patient autonomy while balancing it with the rights of others.
Informatics Ethics
- Ethical behavior in data handling is governed by principles including:
- Information privacy and control over personal data.
- Accountability of healthcare providers regarding data access and usage.
- Clear identification of trusted access and control mechanisms for health information.
Laboratory Information Flow
- Patient registration in the Laboratory Information System (LIS) is critical for subsequent test ordering.
- Test orders entered electronically into the LIS streamline processes.
- Sample collection organized through printed lists and bar-code labeling for easy laboratory sorting.
Safeguards for Laboratory Information Systems
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Administrative safeguards include:
- Continuous employee training and enforcement of regulations.
- Strict policies for testing procedures and laboratory equipment usage.
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Physical safeguards incorporate:
- Secure access protocols like biometrics.
- Maintenance of appropriate conditions for specimens.
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Technical safeguards involve:
- Automated user identity confirmations and regular credential updates.
- Role-based access limitations and automatic log-offs for inactive users.
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