1. Part of your education includes experiences in different types of healthcare settings
a) Explain the philosophy of primary health care and the principles of wellness.
b) What is the difference between primary health and acute health settings?
2. Mr Alexopoulos, is 88 years old who has migrated from Greece and lives alone. He speaks very basic English only. In the past year he has fallen twice at home, once by tripping over a rug and once when he got up to go to the bathroom at night. He has become increasingly afraid of falling again and tends to restrict his activities in the home. He goes out only when accompanied by his son.
a. Using the information provided above, outline the biopsychosocial and cultural health care considerations that indicate that Mr Alexopoulos should not live alone in the house.
b. What aspects of Mr Alexopoulos' environment need to be assessed (include internal and external factors)?
c. Design specific interventions to ensure Mr Alexopoulos' safety in his home
d. What allied health and community services referrals would you suggest to assist Mr Alexopoulos to maintain his independence?
3. Many countries suffer health inequalities, including Australia - specifically within the ATSI community. In Western societies social issues continue to emerge as the gap between those with and those without economic resources grows (applies to HLTEN401B & HLTEN516B).
a. In what ways does an individual's financial status affects their ability to access health resources?
b. List the social determinants that disadvantage people and create health inequalities - in your answer include the common health inequalities for the ATSI community.
4. Health Promotion is vital is ensuring a healthy community and the Australian Government currently promotes a number of different health promotional strategies/initiatives. Research two (2) current health promotional strategies and evaluate their effectiveness (e.g. are they good, or can they be improved? And why?.