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What is primarily emphasized by the Faculty of Public Health in defining Public Health?
What is primarily emphasized by the Faculty of Public Health in defining Public Health?
Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in the M15 Public Health strand?
Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in the M15 Public Health strand?
Which system is mentioned as a tool to encourage healthy behaviors in the UK?
Which system is mentioned as a tool to encourage healthy behaviors in the UK?
What is the primary aim of the Healthy Living Pharmacy initiative?
What is the primary aim of the Healthy Living Pharmacy initiative?
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What is NOT a domain of Public Health as defined in the content?
What is NOT a domain of Public Health as defined in the content?
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What type of services fall under the Community Pharmacy Contract?
What type of services fall under the Community Pharmacy Contract?
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Which of the following is NOT considered an essential service in the Public Health in Pharmacy Contract?
Which of the following is NOT considered an essential service in the Public Health in Pharmacy Contract?
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Pharmacovigilance is primarily concerned with what aspect of medicine?
Pharmacovigilance is primarily concerned with what aspect of medicine?
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What is one of the essential services in the Public Health aspect of the Community Pharmacy Contract?
What is one of the essential services in the Public Health aspect of the Community Pharmacy Contract?
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Which service is classified as an enhanced service commissioned by local authorities?
Which service is classified as an enhanced service commissioned by local authorities?
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Which entity may request participation from pharmacies in public health campaigns?
Which entity may request participation from pharmacies in public health campaigns?
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Which of the following is NOT listed as a funding arrangement for Public Health in the UK?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a funding arrangement for Public Health in the UK?
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Which statement about Clinical Governance is true?
Which statement about Clinical Governance is true?
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When was the Covid-19 vaccination service commissioned nationally?
When was the Covid-19 vaccination service commissioned nationally?
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What is one major goal of the health service delivery domain in Public Health?
What is one major goal of the health service delivery domain in Public Health?
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What role do community pharmacies play in the public health framework?
What role do community pharmacies play in the public health framework?
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What is a key feature of the Quality Payments Scheme in relation to Healthy Living Pharmacies?
What is a key feature of the Quality Payments Scheme in relation to Healthy Living Pharmacies?
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What was one of the outcomes observed from the Healthy Living Pharmacies initiative?
What was one of the outcomes observed from the Healthy Living Pharmacies initiative?
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Which of the following is an advanced service commissioned by NHS England?
Which of the following is an advanced service commissioned by NHS England?
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Which organization is primarily responsible for the commissioning of enhanced services at the local level?
Which organization is primarily responsible for the commissioning of enhanced services at the local level?
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Which of the following best describes the purpose of Clinical Governance within NHS organizations?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of Clinical Governance within NHS organizations?
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What was a significant outcome of the Healthy Living Pharmacy initiative since its inception?
What was a significant outcome of the Healthy Living Pharmacy initiative since its inception?
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Which of the following services is classified as an advanced service that pharmacies can voluntarily provide?
Which of the following services is classified as an advanced service that pharmacies can voluntarily provide?
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Which of the following best describes the role of Local Authorities in public health commissioning?
Which of the following best describes the role of Local Authorities in public health commissioning?
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What does Pharmacovigilance primarily focus on?
What does Pharmacovigilance primarily focus on?
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Which of the following services was commissioned nationally in December 2021?
Which of the following services was commissioned nationally in December 2021?
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Which organization is primarily responsible for the oversight and commissioning of advanced pharmacy services?
Which organization is primarily responsible for the oversight and commissioning of advanced pharmacy services?
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What was one of the foundational aims of establishing the Healthy Living Pharmacies initiative?
What was one of the foundational aims of establishing the Healthy Living Pharmacies initiative?
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What main component does the Quality Payments Scheme incentivize related to Healthy Living Pharmacies?
What main component does the Quality Payments Scheme incentivize related to Healthy Living Pharmacies?
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What is a primary focus of the Public Health strand in the M15 course?
What is a primary focus of the Public Health strand in the M15 course?
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Which of the following is a determinant of health discussed in the M15 Public Health course?
Which of the following is a determinant of health discussed in the M15 Public Health course?
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What aspect of public health does the Community Pharmacy Contract primarily address?
What aspect of public health does the Community Pharmacy Contract primarily address?
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Which of the following services is NOT typically associated with the Community Pharmacy Contract?
Which of the following services is NOT typically associated with the Community Pharmacy Contract?
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Which entity is involved in commissioning enhanced public health services?
Which entity is involved in commissioning enhanced public health services?
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What is an objective of the health protection domain in public health?
What is an objective of the health protection domain in public health?
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What is a characteristic of integrated care systems (ICS) in relation to public health?
What is a characteristic of integrated care systems (ICS) in relation to public health?
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Which campaign type may community pharmacies participate in as part of their public health responsibilities?
Which campaign type may community pharmacies participate in as part of their public health responsibilities?
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What role do charities play in public health funding arrangements?
What role do charities play in public health funding arrangements?
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What is one potential benefit of harm reduction strategies in public health?
What is one potential benefit of harm reduction strategies in public health?
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Study Notes
MPHM15: Public Health and Pharmacy in the UK
- The course covers public health aspects through pharmacy in the UK.
- It runs over both semesters.
- Topics covered include: Introduction to Public Health and Pharmacy in the UK, Determinants of health, Tobacco, Cardiovascular Health, Screening, Harm reduction, Communicable diseases, Antimicrobial stewardship, Sexual Health, Health protection, and Public health consultation skills.
What is "Public Health"?
- Public health is "the science and art of promoting and protecting health and well-being, preventing ill-health and prolonging life through the organised efforts of society".
Public Health Issues in the UK
- The UK faces public health issues including poor lifestyle choices that can lead to long-term conditions.
- Public health is addressed by various agencies and professions.
Funding Arrangements for Public Health
- Funding for public health is derived from patients/public (general taxation).
- Parliament and the Department of Health play a role in funding.
- Public health departments are often situated within local authorities.
- NHS England and Integrated Care Systems (ICS) are involved in the provision of services.
- GPs and other primary care contractors, community health services, and secondary care (hospitals) also provide services.
Community Health Services
- Local authorities, charities, GP practices, community pharmacies, sexual health clinics, secondary care trusts (hospitals), social enterprises, and private healthcare providers are involved.
Domains of Public Health
- The three domains are: Health Protection, Health Improvement, and Health Service Delivery and Quality.
Community Pharmacy Contract
- The contract includes essential, advanced, and enhanced services.
- Essential services include opportunistic advice to patients on healthy lifestyles, involvement in public health campaigns (e.g., Stoptober, Be Clear on Cancer), and providing leaflets and prompts.
- Advanced services are commissioned by NHS England (on behalf of Public Health England), and examples include influenza vaccination and hypertension case-finding.
- Enhanced services are commissioned by Local Authorities and may include sexual health services, harm reduction services, cardiovascular screening, smoking cessation programmes, and weight management.
Public Health in Pharmacy Contract: Essential Services
- Disposal of unwanted medicines is part of this service.
- Pharmacovigilance is the process for monitoring and assessing the safety of medications.
- Clinical Governance is the system for continuously improving services and safeguarding high standards of care.
- Key elements of Clinical Governance include patient and public involvement, clinical audits, risk management, clinical effectiveness, information governance, education, and training, and staff management.
PH Commissioned from Pharmacy: Advanced Services
- Advanced services are commissioned by NHS England (on behalf of Public Health England).
- Currently, 9 pharmacies can provide additional services such as influenza vaccinations and hypertension case-finding.
PH Commissioned from Pharmacy: Enhanced Services
- Enhanced services are commissioned by local authorities.
- These services include sexual health services, harm reduction, cardiovascular screening, smoking cessation, and weight management programs.
PH Commissioned from Pharmacy: Enhanced Nationally Commissioned Service
- A Covid-19 vaccination service was commissioned nationally in December 2021.
- Over 1,500 community pharmacy sites were involved.
Healthy Living Pharmacies
- This program started in Portsmouth in 2010 and has expanded.
- The aim is to highlight and support public health activities via community pharmacy environments.
- This program utilises a diverse range of staff and services to support healthy living.
- It's acknowledged in government publications; however, results have been mixed, potentially increasing public health interventions in community pharmacies.
- The program is now national, incentivising through the Quality Payments Scheme.
- It became an essential service in 2020/21.
Summary
- The UK deals with various public health issues, including lifestyle-related long-term conditions.
- Multiple agencies and professions tackle these issues.
- Public health's role in community pharmacy practice is growing.
- Pharmacies have opportunities to significantly contribute to public health.
Further Reading
- Further information regarding community pharmacy contracts can be found on the Community Pharmacy England website.
- Website link provided for reference.
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This quiz explores key concepts in public health as it relates to pharmacy in the UK. Topics include health determinants, communicable diseases, and health protection strategies. It is designed for those studying the integration of public health practices within the pharmacy sector.
