primary health care: a health delivery tool Flashcards
pillars and elements (4 cards)
1
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what is primary health care
A
an essential health care based on scientifically sound and socially acceptable methods and technology
2
Q
relevance of primary health care to you as a dentist
A
it guides you on how you should deliver services to the community during your com serve and in private or publica practices
3
Q
what are the pillars of phc
A
- equitable distribution of resource
- focus on prevention and health promotion
- community involvement
-multisectoral collaboration - appropriate technology
4
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what are the elements of phc
A
- education
- provision of safe water and basic sanitation
- promotion of food supply and nutrition
- maternal and childcare
-immunization - prevention and control of disease
