factors influencing modern health care system Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
what are the factors
A
- socio demographic changes
- changing patterns of diseases
- advanced technology
- the shift away from western medicine
-professional development - public demands and expectations
- government health policy and reform programs
2
Q
socio demographic changes
A
increased life expectancy and migration
3
Q
professional development
A
increase in a range of diversity amongst hcw ( cpd)
4
Q
public demand and expectations
A
the public is now aware and knowledgeable of health issues via media = consumerism
5
Q
government policy and reform programs
A
reforms driven by political agenda e.g NHI
6
Q
shift away from modern medicine
A
Chinese medicine
7
Q
advanced technology
A
the reliance on high technology which is expensive and requires support and maintenance
8
Q
changing disease patterns
A
treatment of acute and chronic conditions
