1
Q
When was nhs founded and on what 3 principles
A
1948
- Accessible to everyone
- Free at the point of delivery
- Based of clinical needs (not financial or social)
2
Q
What is the 3 tier system
What does it ensure
A
It’s made of primary, secondary and tertiary care
- cradle to grave
- continuity of care
- managing chronic conditions
- holistic care
- coordinating patient care
3
Q
What is primary care
A
First point of contact for patients
Consists of
GPs
Pharmacies
Dentists
4
Q
What does primary care ensure
A
- makes care more easily accessible for everyone
- takes pressure off hospitals
- allows allocation of patients
5
Q
What is secondary care
A
- hospitals
- elective care (planned and non urgent)
- operations
6
Q
What does secondary care ensure
A
- more multifunctional care and expert levels in each field
- electronic medical records
- communication with other levels of care
7
Q
What’s tertiary care
A
Very specialised care in hospitals for more complicated cases requiring a specific medical expert
8
Q
What does tertiary care ensure
A
- quality care
- advanced curatives with high end facilities
- when there’s not enough facilities or specialised healthcare for a patient, they’re referred to tertiary care
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