Historical Views of health promotion was focused on making healthy life style changes in order to achieve disease prevention. Health in history was defined as the absence of illness or well being. The health science in history viewed the human being as sophisticated machine (Mechanist), that can be broken down into particles (reductionist) and treatment was directed only for the affected part. The science was based only on quantifiable objects and saw the spirit and body as separate objects (dualistic). The disease prevention and treatments were patriarchal in which masculine force was used to evict disease out of body (Robinson, 2004).
They will give the public the chance to have a health guide to give those help and advice on being health. They will train staff to give people some advice of being healthy Choosing health 2004 For this the government had to listen to what the public said they want from the government to help or improve their health. The government will try and help people’s health by encouraging them to stop smoking in public places and work places as the people who are none smokers don’t have to breathe in the smoke. They will give
Functionalism is a sociological theory society has certain basic needs the most important of which is social order. Without order society would fall apart. Functionalist Emile Durkheim argues that social solidarity and social unity is essential for the survival of society. Social solidarity is based on ‘essential similarities’ between members of society. According to Durkheim, one of the main functions of education is to develop these similarities to bind members of society together.
M1 - Assess the biomedical and socio-medical models of health The biomedical model of health "The biomedical model of illness and healing focuses on purely biological factors, and excludes psychological, environmental, and social influences. This is considered to be the dominant, modern way for health care professionals to diagnose and treat a condition in most Western countries. Most health care professionals do not first ask for a psychological or social history of a patient; instead, they tend to analyse and look for biophysical or genetic malfunctions. The focus is on objective laboratory tests rather than the subjective feelings or history of the patient." (Wise geek) This is the model of health that has over taken the way medication, treatment and diagnoses is done in many Western countries.
When it comes to understanding health doctors and other medical professional’s use what is know as the biomedical model of health. The biomedical model treats illness as strictly something that is wrong with the workings of the body caused by things such as germs, disease and accidents and doesn’t take in to account a persons social or mental factors. The biomedical model also gives doctors a set of basic guidelines in which to work to. These guidelines include some practices that the general public would just take as obvious, for example; putting the care of the patient as top priority, to do no harm to the patient and to provide a cure for the patients ailment. These are all things we expect to get when we visit the doctor as this is why we go there.
Advance directive laws merely give doctors and others immunity if they follow it, the only reliable strategy is to discuss your values and wishes with your healthcare providers ahead of time to make sure they are clear about what you want. Although, a doctor can be held liable in a court of law for not following those orders. There is a limited amount of time in which a patient can make a medical malpractice claim. The statute of limitations for these claims may vary by each state. Life and Death Issues in Healthcare A Review of the Case Study During a scheduled appointment a patient is given the unfortunate diagnosis of colon cancer.
Unit 2 Know how to communicate with children, young people and adults. Identify examples of communication difficulties that may exist (3.3) Describe how to adapt communication to meet different communication needs (3.4)RL3&6/TW3/EP4 Difference in opinion. Letting others speak and listening to their opinions is very important, the person you are speaking to should feel comfortable during the conversation and be able to state their own opinion. Difference in opinion. Letting others speak and listening to their opinions is very important, the person you are speaking to should feel comfortable during the conversation and be able to state their own opinion.
It describes the hard working citizens of America who are not getting very far. It also describes the people who are pursuing their dreams by pushing and doing the best that they can. The American Dream is making your own money and having a good job, which offers stability. With stability you’re able to focus on things other than survival. Such as being able to experience luxurious opportunities.
Functionalism is a structuralist theory that looks at society as a structure. They see society as more important than the individual, it is their belief that the individual are the product of society, the person is shaped by the norms and values that society teaches. Functionalists see religion, family, the political system and education as part of a complex system that has all the necessary parts in order to keep the system going. The modern day functionalism began with the work of Émile Durkheim. He started the work of positivism; this was biological analogies to explain how society should function.
1.2 Effective communication affect all aspects of our work. It’s important to communicate as getting information can assist with the care we give. It can also help us to find out likes and dislikes, to improve quality of life. 1.3 Its important to observe an individual’s reaction when communicating with them so you can get an idea of how that person is feeling, we communicate through speaking, facial expressions, body language, position, dress and gestures. Body language is the most important way of communicating without using words.