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What is the definition of Primary Health Care (PHC)?
What is the definition of Primary Health Care (PHC)?
Primary Health Care (PHC) is the first level of contact between the individual and the health system, providing care that is closest to the people and where the majority of health problems can be satisfactorily managed.
What distinguishes Secondary Health Care from Primary Health Care?
What distinguishes Secondary Health Care from Primary Health Care?
Secondary Health Care deals with more complex problems and is provided by district hospitals, serving as the first referral level.
What are the principles of primary health care, and which one is not included among them?
What are the principles of primary health care, and which one is not included among them?
The principles of primary health care include inequity coverage of services, individual and community involvement and participation, intersectional collaboration, and appropriate technology & cost effectiveness. The principle not included is 'Trust in one’s physician contributes to: a. discontinuity of care'.
How does trust in one’s physician contribute to patient care?
How does trust in one’s physician contribute to patient care?
What is the most important principle of family physician?
What is the most important principle of family physician?
Primary health care is best defined as:
Primary health care is best defined as:
Which of the following is true about Secondary health care?
Which of the following is true about Secondary health care?
What is not a principle of primary health care?
What is not a principle of primary health care?
Trust in one's physician contributes to:
Trust in one's physician contributes to:
The most important principle of a family physician is:
The most important principle of a family physician is:
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What is primary health care?
What is primary health care?
The initial point where individuals access the health system.
What distinguishes secondary health care from primary health care?
What distinguishes secondary health care from primary health care?
Secondary health care deals with more complex medical problems and is provided by larger facilities, often serving as the first referral point.
What are the main principles of primary health care?
What are the main principles of primary health care?
The principles of primary health care include equitable access to services, community involvement, collaboration between different healthcare providers, and using appropriate technology.
How does trust in a doctor affect patient care?
How does trust in a doctor affect patient care?
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What is the most important principle for a family physician?
What is the most important principle for a family physician?
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How is primary health care best defined?
How is primary health care best defined?
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Which statement is true about secondary health care?
Which statement is true about secondary health care?
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Which of the following is NOT a principle of primary health care?
Which of the following is NOT a principle of primary health care?
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What does trust in a physician contribute to?
What does trust in a physician contribute to?
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What is the most important principle of a family physician?
What is the most important principle of a family physician?
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Study Notes
Primary Health Care (PHC)
- Primary Health Care (PHC) is defined as essential health care made universally accessible to individuals and families in the community
Comparison with Secondary Health Care
- Primary Health Care (PHC) is distinguished from Secondary Health Care in that PHC focuses on preventive and curative services for individuals and communities, whereas Secondary Health Care involves specialized care for patients referred from PHC
Principles of Primary Health Care
- The principles of Primary Health Care include:
- Equity
- Community participation
- Intersectoral coordination
- Appropriate technology
- The principle of "Cure" is not included among the principles of Primary Health Care
Trust in Physician and Patient Care
- Trust in one's physician contributes to better patient care by improving adherence to treatment, reducing anxiety and stress, and enhancing overall health outcomes
Family Physician
- The most important principle of a family physician is providing continuous and comprehensive care to families and individuals
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Test your knowledge of primary health care (PHC) and family medicine with this quiz by Almaza ALI. Learn about the definition, concept, principles, and elements of PHC, as well as the role and functions of family physicians in healthcare.