w16 DoC NHS,General Ophthalmic Services (GOS), and Integrated Care Systems (ICS) Flashcards
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when was the NHS founded and what is the core principle of the National Health Service (NHS)?
The NHS was founded in 1948 with the principle that good healthcare should be available to all, regardless of wealth, at the point of need.
What are the key bodies that make up the NHS in England?
The NHS in England consists of:
NHS England: Sets priorities and improves health outcomes.
Healthcare provider organisations: Including GP practices, optometrists, and hospitals.
Integrated Care Systems (ICSs): Local partnerships to plan and commission care.
How does the NHS Long-Term Plan (LTP) shape healthcare in England?
The LongTermPlan focuses on shifting from a care model to preventative care, integrating services for chronic cases, and improving primary services, especially for major conditions and mental health.
What was the purpose of establishing ICSs (integrated care systems) in England in 2022?
ICSs were established to provide local partnerships that focus on improving health outcomes, reducing health inequalities, and ensuring joined-up services across health and care sectors.
What are the General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) in the NHS?
GOS are NHS-funded services that include sight tests, optical prescriptions, and vouchers for glasses or lenses, provided by optometrists and ophthalmic medical practitioners (OMPs).
What is required for an optometrist to perform GOS sight tests in England?
Optometrists must be registered with the General Optical Council (GOC) and on the Ophthalmic Performers List for the area in which they practice.
What forms are used for GOS services, and what do they include?
The GOS forms include:
GOS1: NHS sight test details.
GOS2: Optical prescription.
GOS3: NHS optical vouchers.
GOS4: Optical repair/replacement vouchers.
GOS5: Private sight tests with partial help.
GOS6: Domiciliary sight tests.
What are the criteria for free NHS sight tests in the UK?
Free sight tests are available for individuals under 16, over 60, those with specific conditions (e.g., glaucoma, diabetes), and individuals receiving certain benefits like Income Support or Universal Credit.
What is the role of optical vouchers in GOS?
Optical vouchers help cover the cost of glasses or contact lenses for eligible patients, including those under 16, in full-time education, or those receiving specific benefits.
What are the main NHS tax credit exemptions for optical services?
People with valid NHS tax credit exemption certificates, including those receiving Child Tax Credits, Working Tax Credits with a disability element, or both, are eligible for optical services.
What are the key responsibilities of optometrists in the NHS?
Optometrists are responsible for performing GOS sight tests, providing optical prescriptions, and advising patients on eligibility for NHS optical services and vouchers.
How does the NHS contribute to primary eye care?
The NHS provides primary eye care services through optometrists in high-street practices, ensuring patients can access eye care when needed, including for sight tests and basic treatments.
Which of the following GOS forms is used to provide patients with their optical prescription at the end of their sight test?
GOS 2
What are Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) and what are their principal aims? (10marks)
Aim to improve health and care services by focusing on prevention, better outcomes, and reducing health inequalities.
42 ICSs in England are local partnerships involving NHS organisations, local councils, the voluntary sector, and social care providers.
Legally established on 1 July 2022, building on previous partnerships.
Goals:
Improve population health and healthcare outcomes.
Tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience, and access.
Enhance productivity and value for money.
Support broader social and economic development.
goals of ICSs
Goals:
Improve population health and healthcare outcomes.
Tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience, and access.
Enhance productivity and value for money.
Support broader social and economic development.
