General Practice in Ireland Lecture Flashcards

Flashcards covering key concepts related to General Practice and the healthcare system in Ireland, based on the provided lecture notes.

Primary Care

An approach to healthcare that encompasses a range of services designed to keep people well, serving as the first level of contact that is easily accessible and focused on improving community and individual health and well-being.

Secondary and Tertiary Care

Specialized healthcare services, typically provided in hospitals, that go beyond basic primary care, including advanced treatments and complex interventions.

Medical Card (Ireland)

A means-tested card in Ireland that provides holders with free GP care (including out-of-hours), free primary care services, and free medications (with a small prescription charge).

GP Visit Card (Ireland)

A card, often means-tested or for specific population categories (e.g., under 8, over 70, carers), offering free GP care (including out-of-hours), but requiring payment for other primary care services and medications.

Private

PAY for GP care, PAY for other primary care services, PAY for medication. (Drug Payment Scheme (DPS)) - A scheme in Ireland designed to ensure that no individual or family has to pay more than a maximum of €80 per month for prescribed medications.

Public Hospitals (Ireland)

Hospitals that are run by the state through the Health Service Executive (HSE).

Voluntary Public Hospitals (Ireland)

Hospitals that are mainly state-funded but may be owned by private bodies.

Barbara Starfield's Four Central Features of Effective Primary Care

Key characteristics including First Contact, Continuous Care, Comprehensive Care, and Coordination of Care.

First Contact (General Practice)

The role of General Practice as the initial point of access for all patients regarding any of their healthcare needs.

Continuous Care (General Practice)

The provision of person-focused, rather than solely disease-focused, care over an extended period, emphasizing an ongoing relationship between the patient and GP.

Comprehensive Care (General Practice)

The provision of care for all common health needs within the population served by a General Practice.

Coordination of Care (General Practice)

The process by which General Practice works to integrate and coordinate a patient's care across different healthcare services and providers.