Describe the difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary disease prevention.
Primary disease prevention seeks to prevent a specific disease before its occurrence. This is done by modifying the behaviours that can lead to the disease and by reducing the effects of exposure to the agent causing disease ("The Stages Of Prevention"). Controlling or preventing the use of hazardous products like asbestos and vaccination are some of the examples of this type of prevention.
On the other hand, secondary disease prevention seeks to reduce the effect of a disease that has already attacked the body. This type of prevention is usually done by treating the disease immediately in order to reduce its effects. Exercise treatments, regular screening are some of the examples of secondary prevention ("The Stages Of Prevention").
In contrast, tertiary disease prevention is to reduce the ongoing effect of an illness ("What Researchers Mean By Primary, Secondary And Tertiary Prevention"). This is usually done by helping the people to manage the long-term disease or injury. Rehabilitation programs and disease management programs are some of the examples of this type of prevention.
What are the four “Ps” that are considered the major participants in the healthcare delivery system?
Patients, payors, physicians and provider institutions are the four “Ps” that plays a key role in the healthcare delivery system.
Define primary care, provide an example of primary care providers, and how patients access it.
Primary care refers to the first point of contact people have with the health providers. It defines the treatment of non-admitted patients in the society. Primary care mostly includes health services, pharmacy and general practice ("Department Of Health | Primary Care"). The patients can access the primary care by taking appointments, advice, or contacting the healthcare provider ("Primary Care Access").
Define secondary care, provide an example of secondary care providers, and how patients access it.
Secondary care is provided by a specialist after the patient is referred by the primary care physician. Secondary care patients need more skill and knowledge for treatment. Examples include an endocrinologist that may be referred by the primary care physician upon analyzing problems in the hormones. The patients can access the secondary care from the specialists involved in psychology, dermatology, psychiatry, orthopaedics, etc.
Define long-term care, provide an example of long-term care providers, and how patients access it.
It involves a variety of services in order to improve the health of the person. A person suffering from Alzheimer’s disease may need long term care at a special nursing facility ("Nihseniorhealth: Long-Term Care - What Is Long-Term Care?"). This type of care can be accessed at home, nursing home or an adult care center.
Describe the policy issues related to long-term care.
The long term care key policy issues are ("KEY POLICY ISSUES IN LONG-TERM CARE") –
The role of family in the long term care of the patient
Coordination issues among the different long term care services
Strategies related to human resources in delivering the long term care to the patients
Evaluation of long term care systems
The overall approach to strategies of long term care.
References
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"What Researchers Mean By Primary, Secondary And Tertiary Prevention". N.p., 2016.
Web. 3 May 2016.
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