Introduction to Health Care

These flashcards cover key concepts related to health care systems, definitions of health, and various health models, as discussed in the lecture.

World Health Organization (WHO)

A specialized agency of the United Nations concerned with international public health, established on 7 April 1948.

Goal of Healthcare Systems

Improving population health and equity, responsiveness, and financial protection.

Fair Financing

A health system that does not deter individuals from receiving needed care due to financial payments required at the time of service.

Responsiveness

The response to individuals’ legitimate expectations regarding non-health enhancing aspects of the health system.

Health

The general condition of being well; a level of functional and/or metabolic efficiency of an organism.

Biomedical Model

A model focusing on the physical or biological aspects of disease and illness and associated with the diagnosis, cure, and treatment of disease.

Social Model

A conceptual framework that achieves health improvements by addressing social, economic, and environmental determinants of health.

Holistic Model

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Wellness Model

The strength and ability to overcome illness, embodying a 'reserve of health'.

Environmental Model

Health related to the ability of an organism to maintain balance with its environment.