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What is a key component of financial risk protection under UHC?
What is a key component of financial risk protection under UHC?
- Becoming aware of entitlements and responsibilities (correct)
- Reimbursing PhilHealth for health care expenditures
- Limiting enrollment to government employees only
- Ensuring only the wealthy can access health services
Which program is aimed at improving facility preparedness for trauma emergencies?
Which program is aimed at improving facility preparedness for trauma emergencies?
- Community Health Workers Program
- Emergency Services Improvement Initiative
- Health Facility Enhancement Program (correct)
- National Health Insurance Program
Which of the following is NOT a thrust of Universal Health Care (UHC)?
Which of the following is NOT a thrust of Universal Health Care (UHC)?
- Improved access to quality hospitals
- Attainment of health-related MDGs
- Financial risk protection
- Promotion of private health insurance (correct)
What additional focus will be prioritized to achieve health-related MDGs?
What additional focus will be prioritized to achieve health-related MDGs?
What is a goal for the quality of government hospitals under UHC?
What is a goal for the quality of government hospitals under UHC?
What is the primary purpose of Primary Health Care?
What is the primary purpose of Primary Health Care?
Where and when did the First International Conference in Primary Health Care take place?
Where and when did the First International Conference in Primary Health Care take place?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Primary Health Care?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Primary Health Care?
What is the ultimate aim of Primary Health Care activities?
What is the ultimate aim of Primary Health Care activities?
What principle underlies the implementation of Primary Health Care according to WHO?
What principle underlies the implementation of Primary Health Care according to WHO?
What does the Alma Ata declaration state about the methods of Primary Health Care?
What does the Alma Ata declaration state about the methods of Primary Health Care?
How does Primary Health Care empower communities?
How does Primary Health Care empower communities?
Which statement best reflects the inclusivity aspect of Primary Health Care?
Which statement best reflects the inclusivity aspect of Primary Health Care?
What was the primary goal related to health set by the Philippines for the year 2000?
What was the primary goal related to health set by the Philippines for the year 2000?
Which of the following key principles of Primary Health Care pertains to the geographic accessibility of health services?
Which of the following key principles of Primary Health Care pertains to the geographic accessibility of health services?
What does the acronym ELEMENTS in Essential Health Services emphasize?
What does the acronym ELEMENTS in Essential Health Services emphasize?
Which of the following models is NOT part of the reforms to achieve health for all in the Philippines?
Which of the following models is NOT part of the reforms to achieve health for all in the Philippines?
What aspect of health services does 'Affordability' refer to?
What aspect of health services does 'Affordability' refer to?
Which reform aims to increase participation from stakeholders in the health system?
Which reform aims to increase participation from stakeholders in the health system?
In Primary Health Care, what is meant by the term 'self-reliance'?
In Primary Health Care, what is meant by the term 'self-reliance'?
What is the universal goal outlined in the Alma Ata Declaration of 1978?
What is the universal goal outlined in the Alma Ata Declaration of 1978?
What is the ultimate goal of the Comprehensive Health Care reforms in the Philippines?
What is the ultimate goal of the Comprehensive Health Care reforms in the Philippines?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three main objectives of the Alma Ata Declaration?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three main objectives of the Alma Ata Declaration?
What significant document was signed by Pres. Ferdinand Marcos related to primary health care?
What significant document was signed by Pres. Ferdinand Marcos related to primary health care?
What does the Alma Ata Declaration emphasize regarding community involvement?
What does the Alma Ata Declaration emphasize regarding community involvement?
Which key element is associated with achieving the goal of 'Health for All'?
Which key element is associated with achieving the goal of 'Health for All'?
What is the proposed theme for health in the community by 2020 as stated in LOI 949?
What is the proposed theme for health in the community by 2020 as stated in LOI 949?
Which aspect does the Alma Ata Declaration recognize as inter-related to health?
Which aspect does the Alma Ata Declaration recognize as inter-related to health?
What characterizes the core strategy for effective health service provision in the Alma Ata Declaration?
What characterizes the core strategy for effective health service provision in the Alma Ata Declaration?
What is a core principle behind Universal Health Care?
What is a core principle behind Universal Health Care?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of appropriate healthcare technologies?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of appropriate healthcare technologies?
What does the term 'safe water and environmental sanitation' contribute to?
What does the term 'safe water and environmental sanitation' contribute to?
Which aspect is a key component that Universal Health Care aims to achieve?
Which aspect is a key component that Universal Health Care aims to achieve?
What is the focus of Universal Health Care as defined in the content?
What is the focus of Universal Health Care as defined in the content?
How is Universal Health Care referred to in the Filipino context?
How is Universal Health Care referred to in the Filipino context?
Which of the following is a misconception about healthcare accessibility?
Which of the following is a misconception about healthcare accessibility?
What does 'adapted to local needs' imply in the context of healthcare technology?
What does 'adapted to local needs' imply in the context of healthcare technology?
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Study Notes
Primary Health Care
- The first point of contact between an individual and the health system.
- A practical approach to making health benefits accessible to all.
- An approach to health development that focuses on the continuous improvement and maintenance of overall health.
Alma Ata Declaration 1978
- A major milestone in the evolution of Primary Health Care.
- Universal Goal: Health for All by the Year 2000.
- 3 Main Objectives:
- Promotion of healthy lifestyles
- Prevention of diseases
- Therapy for existing conditions
Evolution of Primary Healthcare in the Philippines
- LOI 949 was signed in 1979, a year after the Alma Ata Conference.
- It adopted the Primary Health Care strategy aiming towards “Health in the Hands of the People by 2020”.
- Focus on health development at the community level.
- The key elements of Philippines' PHC strategy are:
- Reducing exclusion and social disparities in health
- Organize health services around people's needs
- Integrate health into all sectors
- Collaborative policy dialogues.
- Increase stakeholder participation.
Essential Health Services
- Using the acronym ELEMENTS:
- Education for Health: information dissemination promoting partnership between families and health workers.
- Locally Endemic Disease Control: Focuses on preventing disease and reducing morbidity rate.
- Expanded program for immunization: Key element of preventive healthcare.
- Mental Health Promotion: Focus on mental health well-being.
- Environmental Sanitation: Promotion of safe water and sanitation for healthy lifestyles.
- Nutrition: Focus on promoting healthy dietary choices.
- Traditional and Alternative Medicine: Integrating traditional practices into healthcare systems.
- Safe Motherhood: Focus on promoting safe pregnancy and childbirth.
Key Principles of Primary Healthcare
- 4A's:
- Accessibility: Physical accessibility of health facilities and services.
- Affordability: Services that are financially accessible to individuals and the government.
- Acceptability: Services that are culturally and socially appropriate for the community.
- Availability: Adequate supply of healthcare services.
Universal Health Care (UHC)
- Defined by WHO as providing access to necessary healthcare services for all people.
- The goal is to ensure healthcare doesn't cause financial hardship for individuals.
- In the Philippines, it is referred to as “Kalusugan Pangkalahatan.”
- The three major thrusts of UHC in the Philippines are:
- Financial Risk Protection through NHIP.
- Improved access to quality hospitals and health facilities.
- Attainment of health-related MDGs.
Financial Risk Protection in the Philippines
- Expansion of National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) to protect Filipinos from financial burdens related to healthcare.
- Ensures Filipinos know their rights, responsibilities, and entitlements regarding healthcare.
- PhilHealth reimbursement is a key part of this strategy.
Access to Quality Hospitals and Health Care Facilities in the Philippines
- Upgrading government-owned hospitals to handle various health care needs.
- Health Facility Enhancement Program (HFEP) to improve facility preparedness for emergencies.
- Financial support for rehabilitation and construction of critical health facilities.
Attainment of Health Related MDGs
- Focus on public health programs to reduce maternal and child mortality, morbidity, and mortality from diseases like Tuberculosis and Malaria.
- Tackling the growing trend of non-communicable diseases.
- Prepared response for emerging infectious diseases.
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