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changes to the body and its systems
Physical Development
people get bigger until the end of puberty
Growth
the increase in complexity of the brain, changes to sex organ function during puberty, decline of body systems
Changes to body systems
writing, cutting with scissors, tying shoelaces
Fine motor skills
running, throwing a ball, riding a bike
Gross motor skills
increase in complexity of processes in the brain such as thought knowledge and memory
Intellectual Development
relates to experiencing full range of emotions, increasing complexity relating to expression of emotions, development of self-concept and resilience
Emotional development
increasing complexity of behaviour patterns used in relationships with others
Social Development
table manners, being considerate
Behaviours
son/daughter, mother/father, employee, friend
Social roles and expectations
conflict resolution and open communication
Relationship skills
written and oral communication
Communication skills
development of body’s organs and structures, substantial growth
Prenatal (fertilisation → birth)
rapid growth, learn motor skills, can walk, use simple words, identify people, play social games, throw tantrums
Infancy (birth → 2yrs)
slow and steady growth and the accomplishment of new skills, learn social skills, toilet trained
Early childhood (2yrs → 6yrs)
slow and steady growth. Developmental changes mainly influenced by primary school (reading, writing, developing long term memory)
Late childhood (6yrs → 12yrs)
rapid growth, increased independence, more complex relationships, sexual maturity, life goal development
Youth (12yrs → 18yrs)
deciding on career, life partner, marriage, children, body reachers physical peak
Early adulthood (18yrs → 40yrs)
stability in work and relationships, further development of identity, financial security, physical signs of aging, ‘empty nest syndrome’
Middle adulthood (40yrs → 65yrs)
change in lifestyle due to retirement and financial security, reflection on life and achievements, grief associated with friends/family
Late adulthood (65yrs → death)
past experiences, the way the media portrays people, own experiences, others opinions, the way public figures speak, persons values and beliefs
Factors influencing perceptions of lifespan stages
positive, ambitious, hardworking, happy
Positive perception of youth
frightening, lazy, selfish
Negative perception of youth
wise, valuable life experiences, loving, caring
Positive perception of adults
they complain a lot, bad drivers, resistant to change
Negative perception of adults
family, friends, intimate, online, teachers/coaches/friends, professional
Relationship types
respect, trust, honesty, loyalty, empathy, safety, equality
Characteristics of health and respectful relationships
the consideration of others’ feelings, opinions, rights and needs
Respect
the feeling of having confidence in another person and feeling emotionally and physically safe around them
Trust
choosing not to lie, deceive or cheat
Honesty
the quality of being faithful to others
Loyalty
the ability to understand and share the feelings of another
Empathy
the state of being free from danger, either physically or emotionally
Safety
the state of being equal
Equality
feeling uncomfortable, being put down, not feeling appreciated, low self esteem, lack of confidence, being embarrassed, feeling scared and vulnerable
Unhealthy relationships characteristics
hitting, biting, kicking, punching
Physical abuse
unwanted touching, unwanted sexual activity
Sexual abuse
repeated insults, put downs, lack of affection, financial abuse, social isolation
Emotional abuse
the process of promoting the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development and health and wellbeing of a child from birth to adulthood
Parenting
the need for food, air, water, activity, rest and safety
Physical needs
the need for belonging, self-worth and the respect of others
Social needs
the need to feel loved and wanted by caregivers
Emotional needs
knowledge, understanding, curiosity and search for meaning
Intellectual needs
parental pay leave, family tax benefit
Federal government resources
maternal and child health service, maternal and child health app
State government resources
access to recreational facilities, long daycare
Local government resources
starts at fertilisation and ends at implantation
Germinal stage
formation of placenta begins, the zygote travels through fallopian tube and into uterus
Germinal stage characteristics
starts at implantation and ends at eighth week
Embryonic stage
the heart starts beating, facial features such as eyes and mouth begin to form
Embryonic stage characteristics
starts at ninth week and ends at birth
Foetal stage
teeth begin to form, eyebrows and eyelashes grow
Foetal stage characteristics
tobacco use, poverty, maternal age, alcohol consumption, stress, drug use, undernutrition
Risk factors in achieving optimal prenatal development
antenatal care, parenting information, emotional support, nutritious diet, appropriate weight gain, immunisations
Protective factors in achieving optimal prenatal development
structures in brain increase in complexity, go through puberty (body hair, hips widen)
Physical transitions from youth to adulthood
focus on the future, wider range of experiences hence problem solving skills develop and increase
Intellectual transitions from youth to adulthood
may have a deeper sense of identity, may try to solve own problems with sense of emotional independence
Emotional transitions from youth to adulthood
greater independence and wider range of social experiences, relationship skills
Social transitions from youth to adulthood
birthweight doubles by six months, tooth eruption will occur, reflexes → sucking, grasping
Physical development in infancy
dependent on caregiver, begins to smile, separation anxiety can begin, may appear shy or nervous, may hide face or react when parent leaves
Social development in infancy
comforted by caregivers, forming attachment with caregivers, separation anxiety, learning to express emotions, can become sensitive, confidence can grow
Emotional development in infancy
recognising names, learn to use simple gestures, learn to say simple words, begin to differentiate themselves from others
Intellectual development in infancy
first set of teeth is complete, walking becomes more defined, start to see whether they are left right handed, motor skills develop
Physical development in early childhood
participates in more family routines (eating at dinner table), learn to share and take turns, social roles are imitated
Social development in early childhood
may become jealous when others receive attention, develop sense of empathy, begin to form an identity
Emotional development in early childhood
learning new words, can follow basic instructions, may learn to write basic letters and read basic books
Intellectual development in early childhood
the health and wellbeing of one generation affects the health and wellbeing of the next
Intergenerational
when the doctor or specialist charges only the Schedule fee. The payment is claimed directly from Medicare so there are no out-of-pocket expenses for the patient
Bulk billing
costs for treatment and accommodation in a public hospital
In-hospital expenses (Medicare)
2% tax for most Australian tax payers to fund Medicare
Medicare levy
an additional 1-1.5% tax on high income earners who do not have private health insurance
Medicare levy surcharge
ensures that people who require frequent services covered by Medicare, such as doctor’s visits and tests, receive additional financial support
Medicare Safety Net
costs for services such as doctors, specialists, tests and x-rays
Out-of-hospital expenses (Medicare)
costs that the patients must pay themselves
Out-of-pocket expenses
ensures that people who spend a large amount of money on PBS medications receive additional financial support
PBS Safety Net
the amount paid for insurance
Premium
an insurance policy that helps pay for services not covered by Medicare
Private Health Insurance
enables access to private hospital care, choice of doctor in public or private hospital
Private Health Insurance advantages
costly in terms of premiums that have to be paid, gap costs for patients (insurance doesn’t cover whole fee)
Private Health Insurance disadvantages
the amount that Medicare contributes towards certain consultations and treatments.
Schedule fee
the aim is to provide essential medicines to people who need them, regardless of their ability to pay
PBS
Australia’s universal health insurance scheme
Medicare
reduced cost for essential medical services, choice of doctor for out-of-hospital services
Medicare advantages
waiting lists for many treatments, no choice of doctor for in-hospital treatments
Medicare disadvantages
Access, Safety, Respect, Communication, Participation, Privacy, Comment
Healthcare rights
you have a right to health care
Access
you have a right to safe and high quality care
Safety
you have a right to respect, dignity and consideration
Respect
you have a right to be informed about services, treatment, options and costs in a clear and open way
Communication
you have a right to be included in decisions and choices about your care
Participation
you have a right to privacy and confidentiality of your personal information
Privacy
you have a right to comment on your care and to have your concerns addressed
Comment
out-of-hospital expenses, x-rays, pathology tests, eye tests, consultation fees for most doctors, in-hospital-expenses
What Medicare covers
costs associated with private hospital treatment, most dental work and care, home nursing care, ambulance services
What Medicare doesn’t cover
internet search engines, health and wellbeing websites and apps, technology-based patient consultations, virtual reality, symptom checkers
Digital media for health and wellbeing
people living in rural areas, those who have low socioeconomic status, language barriers, expanding on a diagnosis, support groups
Opportunities for health and wellbeing created through digital media
reliability of information, low health literacy, self-diagnosis, self-medicating, cyberchondria
Challenges for health and wellbeing created through digital media
Geographic location, socioeconomic status, health literacy, cultural factors, gender
Factors affecting access to health services
an independent, fee-free organisation whose role it is to receive and resolve complaints about health service providers through an impartial and confidential process.
Health Complaints Commissioner (HCC)
complaint lodged, complaint assessed (referred or declined), early resolution, formal resolution or investigation, outcome, complaint and outcome recorded
The complaint process