Holistic Theme Flashcards

Question

what is the NHS changing into now

Answer 1

personalised, sustainable and joined-up care depends on politics, people and unclear hierarchies

Answer 2

no there is poor health literacy in our society

Answer 3

multimorbidity with age, more likely to use all types of healthcare service medication use and cost is higher more likely to require coordination with other services e.g social care

Answer 4

self care primary care secondary care

Answer 5

secondary care e.g many old people may need ambulance to access care and older people take longer to recover so use more levels of care

Answer 6

A&E NHS walk in centre GP pharmacy NHS direct - phone call self-care

Answer 7

good communication with health professionals and better continuity of care (reviews, follow-up appointments, and attention to patients emotional needs) explaining things in lay language doctors should consider quality of life better links between physical and mental health e.g psychological support following diagnosis

Answer 8

if old people cant get hold of GP, they may call an ambulance

Answer 9

seeing lots of different health professionals is frustrating unnecessary time in hospital no coordination between Gp and social care = lack of support carer is given the responsibility of coordinating care - CARE PLAN care in own home - better use of resources, comforting, integrated care centred around the need of the patient

Answer 10

multi-disciplinary team use team skills to improve patient care regular meetings to discuss patients care plan patient is involved in the process as much as possible - they are central to care

Answer 11

pathological process which is a deviation from biological norm what the doctor diagnoses the patient with

Answer 12

personal experience of feeling unhealthy accompanied by disease but not always what the patient brings to the doctor

Answer 13

view of society on illness/disease and how this affects everything

Answer 14

sole focus was physical/biological aspects of disease didnt acknowledge social and psychological factors doctor in full control of diagnosis and treatment

Answer 15

lead to big improvement in life expectancy and quality of life and management of chronic illness

Answer 16

reinforced hierarchy and paternalism incomplete diagnosis and treatments not appropriate for individuals

Answer 17

inpatient community day hospital

Answer 18

dignity, respect and compassion care coordination and transition personalised and enabling

Answer 19

patient does what the doctor says, low patient input some patients do prefer to be told what to do, but this may lead to the patient not feeling adequately listened to

Answer 20

patient and doctor agree on a plan gets to the root of problem - not always physical shared decision making greater patient input leads to improved satisfaction, medication adherence and patient understanding more ethical - promotes patient autonomy

Answer 21

patient has fixed agenda high patient input, doctor is passive and compliant

Answer 22

ensures individuals are supported collaborative process the convo brings together clinican expertise, like treatment options, evidence, risks and benefits patient preferences, circumstances, values and beliefs important part of universal personalised care

Answer 23

doctor physical assessment, discuss concerns and patient ideas physiotherapy assessment -> history of falls, examination of strength and gait occupational therapy assessment -> home visit to agree conditions and safety -> implement stair lift, carers, walking frame, voice-control lights

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