WEEK 4

Question 1

what are they key factors in PHC

Answer 1

• community based
• equity and fairness
• affordable
• accessible
• appropriate

Question 2

what do each government tiers fund in PHC

Answer 2

Federal: medicare, PBS, A and TS islander programs, preventative health programs

State: community health

Local: Immunisation programs

Question 3

what is a medicare local and PH network

Answer 3

Medicare locals (2011): designed to coordinate primary healthcare across 61 sites. This allowed for more efficient coordination and knowledge between healthcare services.

Primary health networks (2015): new name/system for Medicare locals
• Work with GPs, other primary health care providers, hospitals and community
• Aims:
o Increase the efficiency and effectiveness of medical services for patients
o Improve coordination of care (right care, right place, right time)

Question 4

list six challenges for PHC

Answer 4

• Ageing population
• Rising health risk factors
• Increase in chronic disease
• Increase in patient expectations
• Disparity in access and outcomes for low SES, A&TSI and remote areas
• Skilled workforce mix