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What is the difference between primary health care: equitable distribution,
Primary care and primary health care prevention, promotion close to people s everyday
env - first level of contact. INCLUDES primary care.
considers the effects of the SDoH.
primary care: family doctor-type services - first point
of contact
key characteristics of primary care Preventative care: counselling, health education,
screenings, vax
Diagnosis and tx: referrals to specialists when
needed
Continuity of care: emphasis on building LT
relationships bw patients and providers → better
understanding of hx and needs
Coordination: mgmt of referrals to specialists,
hospital admisions, follow-up care
name the 5 levels of health care primordial
primary
secondary
tertiary
quaternary
primordial preventing the risk of illness, disease, or accidents →
avoiding the development of risk factors
E.g. sanitation, housing, food banks
, primary prevent the disease from ever occurring
E.g. vaccinations, health education, healthy eating-->
measures aimed at a susceptible group of ppl
e.g. Birth control and sexual transmitted infection
medication to clients (e.g. PrEP prevents transmission
of HIV to susceptible individuals - those engaging
with those with HIV)
secondary screening and referrals - early identification of
diseases and referral to specialist FROM primary care
providers
E.g. screening for diabetes risk
Eating Disorder specialist
Mental Health specialist
Lactation Consultant
Palliative Care
tertiary chronic disease mgmt and rehab → when a
hospitalized individual needs further specialized care
e.g. burn care, radiation, chemo
quaternary most advanced care - an extension of tertiary care
surgeries
palliative care
what are the 5 elements of primary 1. Primary care: focus on the person's illness or
health care disease
2. Health: focus on person's health and wellness e.g.
SDOH
3. Care: providing quality health care in communities
where people live and work
4. Health promotion: promote and protect health
5. Population health: health of pop'n