Discuss the features of the australian health care system
1. Mr Alexopoulos, is an 88 year-old man 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
What allied health and community services referrals would you suggest to assist Mr Alexopoulos to maintain his independence?
2. Choose one of the theories listed below and explain how it would apply in one of the following different healthcare settings: Aged Care; Palliative Care; Mental Health or Acute Hospitals (applies to HLTEN401B only). (200 words)
• Peplau’s theory
• Systems theory
• Basic human needs theory
• Developmental theory
• Psychosocial theory
3. Many countries suffer health inequalities, including Australia – specifically within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) community. In Western societies social issues continue to emerge as the gap between those with and those without economic resources grows.
a. In what ways does an individual’s financial status affect 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. Discuss the following features of the Australian health care system:
a. State vs Federal Government allocation of health funds (i.e. what does the State Government fund and what does the Federal Government fund)
b. Outline and compare Medicare vs Private Health Insurance
c. Aged Care – including which tier of Government is responsible for this area and the allocation of funds. Include in your answer the accreditation process.
5. Click the link below to connect to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s website – Code and Guidelines page:
http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Statements/Codes-Guidelines.aspx
Go to the ‘Decision making framework (DMF)’ section and download the document titled ‘DMF A4 nursing summary guide – 2010′
Use this scope of practice decision making summary to assist you to identify the issues outlined in the following case study:
CASE STUDY
This evening when you report for your shift on to your general medical ward, the charge nurse tells you that you need to assist on the orthopaedic ward. You have not had any recent experience with orthopaedic patients. When you arrive on the orthopaedic ward, the charge nurse allocates you patients who require special techniques for getting out of bed and who need to do exercises using specialised equipment during the shift. You are not familiar with the techniques or the equipment. The charge nurse tells you that the patients can explain it to you.
a. Should you accept this assignment and rely on the patients to explain the techniques and equipment to you? Include in your answer the reasons why.
b. List the specific issues of the ‘DMF A4 nursing summary guide – 2010′ that need to be considered in this situation?
6. When you graduate, identify where you could find out about employment opportunities.
Outline the interview process and materials/Information required to apply for a position. (150 words)
