How does Australia’s healthcare system work towards achieving better health for all Australians?
Content Point Four
Outline how government and non-government organisations collaborate to provide person-centred healthcare
NESA Glossary of Key Words:
Outline - Sketch in general terms; indicate the main features of.
How do government and non-government organisations collaborate to provide person-centred healthcare?
Learning Activities
1. In small groups, propose a strategy for how government and non-government organisations could work together to achieve person-centred healthcare for one the following health conditions; cardiovascular disease, cancer, mental health issues or dementia. The strategy should consider:
- Accessibility of healthcare (e.g. reducing barriers for underrepresented populations).
- Continuity of care (e.g. integrating services from hospital to home care).
- Patient and caregiver involvement (e.g. support groups, patient education).
- Improving quality of life (e.g. holistic care that includes mental, emotional, and social support).
- Identification of key players (e.g. hospitals, doctors, social workers, local community organisations, health insurers).
- Identification of possible challenges or barriers in collaboration and propose solutions to overcome them.
Revision Questions
1. Outline how government and non-government organisations collaborate to provide person-centred care.
2. Describe person-centred healthcare.
3. Explain the importance of person-centred care.
4. Analyse the role of government and non-government organisations in providing person-centred care.
5. Justify the need for government and non-government organisations to collaborate to provide
person-centred care.
Sample Answers
Sample answers coming soon.
