Sociopolitical & Economic Perspectives in Health

Flashcards created for key concepts from the lecture on nurses' roles, historical influences on nursing, and current challenges within the healthcare system.

Nursing

A profession responsible for the care of individuals, families, and communities in health promotion and illness prevention, usually associated with women.

Privatization

The process of transferring ownership of a business, enterprise, or public service from the government to private individuals or organizations.

Case Mix Grouping

A system used to classify patients by diagnosis, assigning expected tasks and costs, aimed at improving efficiency but often undermining individualized nursing care.

Florence Nightingale

The founder of modern nursing who established sanitation standards and trained nurses, while simultaneously reinforcing traditional gender roles within the profession.

Sociopolitical factors

Social and political influences that affect the healthcare system, including sexism and bureaucracy, which can limit the roles and recognition of nurses.

Hierarchy in healthcare

A system of organization in health care where individuals are ranked according to authority, often affecting collaboration and care delivery.

Midwifery

A health profession focusing on pregnancy care, childbirth, and postpartum support, often emphasizing a natural approach to birth.

Occupational Burnout

A state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged and excessive stress, particularly prevalent in nursing.

Nurse Practitioners

Advanced practice registered nurses who can diagnose, prescribe medication, and provide primary care autonomously.

Gender Stereotypes in Nursing

Cultural beliefs that associate nursing with femininity, which can affect the pay and career advancement opportunities for nurses.