Healthcare reform usually aims to broaden the population that receive healthcare coverage, expand the options of healthcare providers, improve accessibility, improve quality of care, and decrease the cost of healthcare. It is necessary to carry out health reform as a strong primary healthcare system has been shown to reduce cost, increase accessibility, improve patient’s health outcome, and increase patient’s satisfaction regarding their care (Macinko et al, 2003). In 2007-08, Australia spent 8.8% of gross domestic product on healthcare (AIHW, 2010). The Australian government funds public hospitals, residential aged care facilities as well as providing funding for major researches and support in training health professionals. These resulted in Australian
1. Currently, the estimated population of Australian Indigenous people is 698,583 people (as of 30 June 2013) (Australian Indigenous Health InfoNet [AIHIN] 2013). Compared to previous years, the trend has become decreasingly significant and concerning. To add up to this, the life expectancy, death rate (especially with young and middle adult years), infant mortality, is higher with indigenous Australians compared to non-indigenous Australians. The leading causes of this dilemma are cardiovascular diseases, cancer (in various forms, and accidents or injury).
The misconception is that caffeine directly leads to increase in stress levels because cortisol is involved. However, factors which cause individual differences in cortisol are the ones which will influence the likelihood of developing delusional and hallucinatory experiences. The article also does not note the important fact that daily usage of caffeine reduces this effect. The claim by the press that drinking cup after cup of coffee reduces risk of hallucination is therefore misguided and misappropriated. The press also claims that women and men who are healthy and drink more than seven cups of coffee everyday are more prone to hallucinations than those who are limited to one cup a day.
Introduction In this essay I will define the concepts of inequality, accessibility and community participation in health care. I will also discuss these concepts and explain their origins in relation to the Ottawa Charter and the Declaration of Alma Ata. Furthermore I will provide examples of how these concepts are being addressed in New Zealand health policy. Inequality in Health Discussion and Definition of the Concept Within New Zealand significant inequalities in health exist. The reasons for these inequalities are linked with socioeconomic status, ethnicity, gender and the geographical area in which people live.
Consider how each of these factors - historical, social, physical and environmental, mortality and morbidity - can impact on the provision of palliative care for Aboriginal people. Activity 4: View A3: Acknowledging specific needs & answer the following question Sarah contacts Nancy, the hospital Aboriginal Liaison Officer. They get together for a discussion about Tom’s admission. Sarah asks Nancy for some support and advice in how to progress caring for Tom and his family. Their discussion highlights several key issues to consider when caring for an Aboriginal family.
Erin Wells 11440599 Assignment no 2 SOC108 Alex Deville Topic Essay Discuss the connection between Social Class, Ethnicity and Gender in relation to health inequalities in Australia. What are the implications of all or any of these in relation to good health and access to quality health care? The connection between Social Class, Ethnicity and Gender in relation to health inequalities in Australia and the implications of these in relation to good health and quality access to health care has been a topic of debate for many years. The purpose of this paper is to discuss and define; what Social Class, Ethnicity and Gender are, ways they interact with each other, how these factors can impact on one’s health and wellbeing and how they can
Acourding to health care expenditure, heart disease is one of the expensive health condition, costing Australian government 4.5 million dollars in the year 2000 to 2001. The cases of cardiovascular disease become high when people get older , which mean number of Australian with cardiovascular disease might increases in the near future due to the number of the elderly people in Australia. There is no doubt that cardiovascular disease is a big causes of death and the second causes of disease burden compare to other diseases burden. Statistic show that cardiovascular disease is responsible for the 34% of all death in Australia in the year 2007. Statistic show that, cardiovascular disease kills one Australian almost every eleven minutes, affects nearly 3.4 millions of the whole population, prevent 1.4 million Australian population from living a complete life due to disabilities causes by heart diseases, and it take away the lives of nearly 48,500 Australians in the year 2008
Most of the children that were removed did not receive a proper education, resulting in lower levels of employment in todays society. Also, many of the removed children experienced some form of abuse, which has resulted in high levels of mental problems, such as depression, alcoholism and more, within aboriginal groups in Australian society. Over hundred years after all this happened, the stolen generation got apologies form the federal and state or territory governments. On February 13th, 2008, the Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd offered a formal apology to indigenous peoples for the Stolen Generations. Since the stolen generation is an issue for Australia, the country had done a lot to help the people.
Your perception can be distorted, impaired coordination, you’re learning ability can be disrupted and you can have a difficulty of thinking. Using marijuana can pose a problem in your everyday life. Example heavy marijuana smokers have less satisfaction in life, poor mental health, less academic success and can cause serious relationship issues (DrugAbuse.gov 1 of 5). Marijuana use by teenagers has a higher percent chance dropping out of high school. Marijuana use in general has a higher risk of car accidents, losing jobs and not being on time for work.
The pressures of law enforcement put officers at risk for high blood pressure, insomnia, increased levels of destructive stress hormones, heart problems, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A test was done on over 400 officers the studies have shown, among other findings, that officers over age 40 had a higher 10-year risk of a coronary event compared to average national standards; 72 percent of female officers and 43 percent of male officers, had higher-than-recommended cholesterol levels; and police officers as a group had higher-than-average pulse rates and diastolic blood pressure. Suicide rates were also found to be more than eight times higher in working officers than they were in officers who had retired or left the police force. The effects of being a police officer and the stresses are often felt more closely to those at home. Their long hours and routing shifts can really put a toll on an officer’s family.