Healthcare Flashcards

(7 cards)

1
Q

Services provided to individuals or communities by agents of the health
services or professions to promote, maintain, monitor, or restore
health is _____

A

healthcare

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2
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The model of healthcare that focuses on the treatment of diseases and injuries, and is regulated by the payment system is _____

A

the medical model

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3
Q

What does the social model of healthcare entail?

A

This is where the community comes together to promote health. Promotes aging in place

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4
Q

The health promotion model _______

A

aims to prevent disease through lifestyle changes, increased knowledge about
healthy behaviour, and environmental improvement

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5
Q

Self-care, community
programs, public health
incur a lower cost per person compared to tertiary care. True or false

A

True

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6
Q

The five main criteria of the Canada Health Act are

A

Public administration
Universality
Portability
Comprehensiveness
Accessibility

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7
Q

True or false: Population aging is the reason for the growth in healthcare costs.

A

False

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