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who was Aneurin Bevan?
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- An important minister in post-war labour government
- He was the chief minister of the NHS
2
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What was the Beveridge report?
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- Identified 5 major problems that prevented people from bettering themselves - want, ignorance, squalor, idleness & disease
- The report recommended there be system that would be - comprehensive, universal, contributory, non-means tested & compulsory
3
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When was the first vaccine introduced?
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- In 1976 by Edward Jenner
- The vaccine was for smallpox which was a big killer at the time
4
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When was the first successful kidney transplant?
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- Was performed on the 23rd of December 1954 in Boston
5
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When was the first IVF child born?
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On July 25th, 1978 and the baby was named Louise Joy Brown
6
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5 examples of where healthcare is provided
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- Gynaecology
- GP
- Radiology
- Midwifery unit
Physical therapy
7
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What is a community and residential settings?
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- Community - family or children’s centre/outreach/day centres
- Residential - elderly care homes/children’s homes
8
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What are social care services?
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- Support services, personal care & practical assistance for children, young people & adults that require additional help
9
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What is primary care?
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- The first point of contact within the NHS, providing accessible services
- Known as the ‘front door’ of the NHS
- Focuses on preventative care & diagnosis
10
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What is secondary care?
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- Specialised medical services provided by healthcare professionals upon referral from primary care providers
- Examples include cardiologists and MRIs
11
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What is tertiary care?
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- Highly specialised care over extended periods, given to those with complex & ongoing needs
- Examples include burn units and cancer centres
12
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Define a range of personal factors
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A unique range of factors dictated which health services an individual can access
13
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9 personal factors that require access to services
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- Pre-existing health conditions
- Physical disability
- Mental health conditions
- Learning difficulties
- Gender
- Age group
- Pregnancy and birth
- Social needs
- Accidents or injuries
14
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What barriers are there to accessing healthcare?
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- Socio-economic (e.g. cannot afford service costs, can’t take time off work)
- Psychological (e.g. fear of diagnosis, too anxious to go)
- Physical (e.g. can’t access setting, inconvenient timing of appointments)
- Cultural & language (e.g. English speaking staff, lack of/no female healthcare workers)
- Geographical (e.g. no local services, lack of transport)
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