the healthcare sector Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
what is primary care?
A
first line of care
e.g school nurse, dentist or GP
2
Q
what is secondary care?
A
second line of care/more urgent care
e.g a&e, inpatients& outpatients
3
Q
What is tertiary care?
A
long term care
mostly end of life
e.g hospice
4
Q
NHS and how it is supported.
A
1st free healthcare
funded by tax
created on the 5th July 1948
5
Q
what is private care and how is it supported ?
A
runs in parallel with the NHS
paid by insurance or individual payments
charities may also support.
6
Q
what are the barriers to receiving healthcare?
A
education
employment
language
income
mental and physical health
