WEEK 8

Question 1

define disability

Answer 1

“…disability is an evolving concept …that …results from the interaction between persons with impairments and attitudinal and environmental barriers that hinders their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others”

Question 2

List three models of disability

Answer 2

The biomedical model
The social mode`
The bio-psychosocial model

Question 3

The biomedical model

Answer 3

A person is disabled entirely by their condition or impairment
Medical treatment or a cure is required to remove disability
Individual must accept disability and make extra efforts

Question 4

the social model

Answer 4

A person is disabled entirely based on their social environment
Societal barriers must be altered to remove disability
Medical treatment is not required

Question 5

the bio-psychosocial model

Answer 5

Developed by the ICF, it provides a standard language and framework for those with and without disability.
Combines three factors 
Biological: the health condition 
Psychological: personal factors 
Social: environmental

Question 6

list four sources of funding for disability

Answer 6

Mainstream (medicare, PNS)
Subsidised schemes
Centrelink payments
Superannuation payouts

Question 7

what is the NDIS and its aims

Answer 7

The NDIS is a no-fault national disability insurance scheme
It aims to support the independence and social and economic participation of people with disability
o Plan is for 460,000 Australians to receive support

Question 8

key challenges of ageing populations

Answer 8

• Age related health problems (e.g. cancer, dementia, arthritis)
• Younger cohort (65+) have a larger burden of lifestyle related diseases than previous generations

Question 9

advanced care planning

Answer 9

Planning for the future. If a person is unwell, advanced care planning ensures that a person can communicate and convey that persons wishes for health on there behalf.

• The medical treatment planning and decision bill in 2016 allows for health practitioners to make decisions for those without decision making capacity while respecting their preferences and values.
• There is also Advanced Care Planning Australian