HSC Flashcards
(23 cards)
What is health care?
Services designed to maintain and improve an individual’s physical, intellectual, emotional and social health and the health of society as a whole.
What is social care?
Services which support people to live their lives well and play their part in society and protect them from potential harm.
What are the four types of health and social care provisions?
- Statutory
- Private
- Informal
- Voluntary
What is statutory care?
Care provided in statute funded by the government.
What is private care?
Profit-making business where services are chargeable.
Define informal care.
Unpaid care provided by someone who has a personal relationship with the individual.
What is voluntary care?
Charities and non-profit organisations set up to meet an identified need.
What is the purpose of health and social care provisions?
- Provide a standard of care to meet government legislative and regulatory requirements
- Provide types of intervention specific to the individual’s needs and preferences
- Provide individualised care to meet long and short term needs and preferences
What does A&E stand for and what is its purpose?
Accident & Emergency; for life-threatening emergencies.
Differentiate between infection and disease.
- Infection: caused by a virus, bacteria, parasite or fungus
- Disease: an abnormal condition that negatively affects the function of an organism.
What is rehabilitation in health care?
Support in regaining skills or developing new ones.
List three services provided by a dental practice.
- Regular dental treatment
- Emergency dental treatment
- Oral health advice
What are community services in social care?
Local services to promote well-being, provide support and meet needs of individuals.
Fill in the blank: _______ is when a child is cared for by someone they know or by a relative.
Kinship
What are the 6 C’s in care values?
- Compassion
- Communication
- Care
- Commitment
- Courage
- Competence
Define duty of care.
Maintains a legal requirement to protect the individual and act in their best interest.
What does safeguarding ensure?
The safety of the individual and protects them from potential harm and abuse.
True or False: Confidentiality maintains the privacy and security of personal information.
True
What does person-centred practice focus on?
The needs of the individual, respecting their preferences, values, and choices.
What are the primary responsibilities of a nurse?
- Plan care
- Monitor vitals
- Give medication
- Change dressings
What role does a paramedic play in health care?
Provides emergency first aid.
What type of care is provided in hospices?
End of life care for people terminally ill or dying.
What is a sitting service?
Professionals go into the individual’s own home to look after them while caregivers get a break.
