unit 2 exam Flashcards
(23 cards)
perceptions of youth
- lazy
- immature
- risk takers
- confident
- young
transitions
- establish a good set of friends
- form secure identity
- breaking emotional bonds w parents
- setting career goals
physical development of youth
- puberty
- growth spurt
- secondary sex characteristics
- primary sex characteristic
intellectual development of youth
- knowledge
- language
- reasoning skills
- thinking patterns (higher levels)
- divided attention
emotional development of youth
- complex emotions
- personal identity
- self-esteem (fluid, gain confidence and awareness)
social development of Youth
- expanding social world
- development of dynamic and intimate relationships
- peer group become role models
- romance
early adulthood - social
- increase contribution to society and/or community
- establishing financial independence
- life partner
- forming new friendships
- new identity in social settings
- independence
- grows deep relationships with others
early adulthood - physical
- growth cycle completes
- peak physical fitness
- maximum muscle strength and endurance
- peak senses
early adulthood - intellectual development
- continue to learn new skills
- often higher education
- continue to develop what was gained in youth
early adulthood - emotional
- sense of belonging
- self-esteem through career, family and independence
- chosen life partner’s support
- develop in emotional understanding of yourself and others
- new emotional skills
- increase self-esteem
late adulthood - physical development
- height reduction
- thinning of hair
- stiffening of joints
- reduction of range of motion
- senses decline
- reduced ability to absorb calcium
- greater fat
- decreased metabolic state
late adulthood - intellectual
- continue to learn new knowledge and skills
- slow reaction time and processing speed
- decline in intellectual ability like memory loss
- promoting engagement in activities to keep the brain active - reduce intellectual decline
emotional development - late adulthood
- changes in self-esteem
- adjust to new self-identity through growing up = becoming a caregiver
- coping with changes due to ageing
- develop ability to cope with loss of loved ones
- decrease mental health
- sense of belonging to help adjust to changing lifestyle
social development - late adulthood
- changing in new living situation = new opportunities
- freedom to enjoy new activities = new social connections
- role model = leaving a legacy
- becoming a grandparent
key characteristics of healthy and respectful relationships
- respect
- honesty
- trust
telling them the truth and being authentic - safety
- security
- loyalty
- empathy
- equality
each persons interests and desires are respected and met to a reasonable degree
intergeneration nature of HWB
the level of health experienced by one generation can influence the health of future generations
an individuals early life experiences are linked to their HWB and development in the adult stage
Medicare
objectives
1. make healthcare affordable for all Australians
2. give all Australians access to priority healthcare
3. provide high-quality care
Funded
1. federal gov.
2. 2% medicare levy
3. Medicare levy surcharge; add 1%-1.1% for high income earners
advantages
- provides access
- enables all Australians to receive treatment by GP
disadvantages
- long waiting lists
- allied health not covered
- lack of choice
PBS
aim - timely, reliable and affordable access to necessary medications
funded
- federal gov. thu taxes
-Advantages-
- provide access to essential medications subsidized
- Includes the PBS safety net and the RPBS further to protect people from the high cost of medications
- available to all aus.
- provide further support for pensioners
PHI - private health insurance
A subscription or policy for which a person pays to provide them with diff. levels of cover and access to a range of health services not covered by medicare.
Funded
- members
- Medicare
- PHI companies
WHY
- private hospital care
- choice of doctor in hospital
- shorter waiting periods
- coverage of a range of services
- options for extras
Private insurance incentatives
- private health insurance rebate
rebate from au.gov to help cover the costs - Medicare Levy Surcharge
high-income earners who don’t have PHI are charged 1-1.5% on the 2% Medicare levy - Lifetime health cover
doesn’t hate PHI at the age of 31 will pay an additional 2% on PHI coverage each year - age based Discount
28-29 years old discount up to 20% on PHI premiums
access to health care
- knowledge - knowing where and how to access health services. knowing info is valid and health literacy
- geographic location
rural and remote areas lack health services close - cost
free or financial means = access health care sooner - language barriers
- culture
rights of healthcare
- access
- safety
- respect
- communication
- participation
- privacy
responsibility of health care
- attendance
- honest
- respect.
- participation
- communication
