40 Questions
What is primary health care built on?
The recognition that health depends on more than just the delivery of health care services
What are the three essential components of primary health care?
Primary health care and essential public functions, empowered people and communities, and multisectoral policy and action
What is the goal of primary health care?
To ensure the highest possible level of health and well-being and their equitable distribution
What is primary care?
An episode of care for diagnosis, treatment of illness or disease management
What is necessary for a country to achieve primary health care?
Access to quality primary care
What is the focus of primary care?
Treatment, rehabilitation, and primary medical care
What is the role of people and communities in primary health care?
To be empowered to take care of their own health
What is the outcome of primary health care?
The highest possible level of health and well-being
What guides multisectoral policy and action in primary health care?
The principles of equity, acceptability, cultural competence, affordability, and universalism
What is the relationship between primary care and primary health care?
Primary care is essential for achieving primary health care
What is primary care often characterized by?
A single service to an individual who may require continuing care
What is one of the key principles guiding primary healthcare?
Acceptability
What is one of the prerequisites of health?
Social justice
What is one of the commitments outlined in the 2018 Declaration of Astana?
Building sustainable primary health care
What is one of the components of primary healthcare?
Meeting people's health needs through comprehensive promotive, protective, preventive, curative, rehabilitative, and palliative care
What is essential for building a strong primary health care sector in Australia?
Significant advocacy and funding
What is one of the essential areas of practice in Western Melbourne?
Health promotion and community engagement
What is the role of allied health professionals?
To support medical practice
What is one of the largest allied health professions in Australia?
Physiotherapy
What is a key aspect of primary healthcare for health practitioners?
Working in a variety of settings
What is the primary focus of primary care?
Treatment, rehabilitation and primary medical care
Which component of primary health care is responsible for ensuring essential public functions?
Primary health care and essential public functions
What is the World Health Organization's definition of primary health care?
A whole-of-society approach to health that aims to ensure the highest possible level of health and well-being
What is the relationship between primary care and primary health care?
Primary care is a prerequisite for primary health care
What is the ultimate goal of primary health care?
To ensure the highest possible level of health and well-being
What is the core of integrated health services in primary health care?
Primary health care and essential public functions
What is the focus of primary health care in terms of health services?
Health services ranging from health promotion to palliative care
What is a critical aspect of primary health care?
Access to primary care
What is the scope of primary health care in terms of the population?
Individuals, families, and communities
What is primary health care built upon?
The recognition that health depends on more than just healthcare services
What is a primary care service often characterized by?
A continuing care service
Which of the following is NOT a principle guiding primary healthcare?
Sustainability
What is the focus of the 2018 Declaration of Astana?
Strengthening primary healthcare
What is the role of allied health professionals in primary healthcare?
To support medical practice
What is a prerequisite of health?
Food
What is the outcome of a strong primary health care sector?
Improved health outcomes
What is the primary function of primary care in Western Melbourne?
Delivering essential healthcare services
What is the purpose of the PHC Operational Framework?
To align health systems with a PHC approach
What is the relationship between primary care and primary health care?
Primary care is a component of primary health care
What is the outcome of empowering individuals and communities in primary healthcare?
They become advocates for health policies
Learn about the key differences between primary healthcare and primary care, and how primary care is a core component of primary healthcare. Discover the World Health Organization's definition of primary healthcare and its goals.
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