WorksheetsA2: The healthcare sector
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What are the consequences of not following healthcare policies?
Health and safety risks, harm to self/individual
Increased job satisfaction and morale
Improved patient outcomes and care
Enhanced reputation of the healthcare facility
How is the voluntary/charity sector funded in healthcare?
Donations, fundraising, grant funding, government health sector policy.
Only through government funding.
Primarily through private insurance.
Exclusively through patient fees.
What are the barriers to accessing healthcare services?
Socioeconomic, psychological, physical, cultural and language, geographical.
Financial stability, personal choice, lack of information, and transportation.
Availability of healthcare providers, insurance coverage, and personal beliefs.
Government policies, healthcare technology, and social media influence.
What personal factors dictate the services accessed by an individual?
Pre-existing health condition
Socioeconomic status
Geographic location
Cultural background
What are the potential impacts of future developments in healthcare?
Improved diagnostics
Increased hospital stays
Higher patient costs
Limited access to specialists
What are the characteristics of tertiary healthcare?
Often long-term care, highly specialised care (e.g., specialist burns unit), can be used as respite for families, end of life care.
Basic preventive care and health education.
Emergency services and urgent care facilities.
Routine check-ups and vaccinations.
What are the origins of the healthcare sector in the UK?
The National Health Service (NHS) was founded on 5 July 1948, as the first completely free healthcare service, resulting from debates in the early 1900s and the NHS Act 1946.
The healthcare sector in the UK originated from private hospitals established in the 19th century.
The UK healthcare sector began with the introduction of health insurance in the 1930s.
The origins of the UK healthcare sector can be traced back to the establishment of the first medical schools in the 18th century.
What are the characteristics of secondary healthcare?
Services individuals are referred to, planned care, specialised care.
Emergency care provided in hospitals.
General practitioner visits for routine check-ups.
Preventive care and health education services.
How do health applications support the healthcare sector?
Promote healthier choices
Reduce healthcare costs
Eliminate the need for doctors
Manage appointments
How is the private sector funded in healthcare?
Premiums, one-off payments, government health sector policy.
Taxation and public funding
Charitable donations and grants
Out-of-pocket expenses only
How does evidence-based practice benefit the healthcare sector?
Improves person-centred care, outcomes, safety, equity, quality provision, cost effectiveness, workforce competency.
Increases the number of healthcare providers available.
Reduces the need for patient education and involvement.
Decreases the overall cost of healthcare services without improving quality.
How is the public sector funded in healthcare?
Tax funded, National Insurance, government health sector policy.
Private donations and fundraising events.
Insurance premiums paid by patients.
Out-of-pocket payments by individuals.
What are the types of organisational structures in healthcare?
Flat structure
Matrix structure
Functional structure
Team-based structure
What are the benefits of public health approaches to regional and national health?
Raises awareness amongst the public regarding risk
Increases healthcare costs for the government
Encourages unhealthy lifestyle choices
Reduces the number of healthcare professionals needed
How has the healthcare sector developed since 1945?
NHS changes and reorganisations, private sector healthcare developed, charities developed services to support health and wellbeing.
The healthcare sector has remained unchanged since 1945.
Only private sector healthcare has developed, with no changes to the NHS.
Charities have reduced their services, focusing less on health and wellbeing.
What are the potential impacts of external factors on healthcare activities?
Service overload
Increased patient satisfaction
Lower healthcare costs
Improved access to services
What is the role of public health approaches (for example the World Health Organisation and National Institute for Health Protection (NIHP))?
To determine health issues through collecting information regarding the extent of the issue, who it impacts and the effects
To provide funding for health organizations and initiatives
To promote individual health choices without considering community impact
To focus solely on the treatment of diseases rather than prevention
What are the characteristics of primary healthcare?
First point of contact, accessed directly, general care, public participation, deals with acute medical problems and refers to specialists.
Only available in urban areas and requires specialist referrals for all cases.
Focuses solely on preventive care and does not address acute medical problems.
Exclusively for chronic disease management and does not involve public participation.
Why is it important to adhere to policies in healthcare?
Provide quality care
Increase healthcare costs
Limit patient access to services
Reduce staff training requirements
How does assistive computer technology support healthcare?
Supports health team to treat/manage conditions efficiently, provides solutions not previously available.
Reduces the need for healthcare professionals in treatment processes.
Increases the cost of healthcare services significantly.
Limits access to medical information for patients.
