ULO 3- PHC principles and ACM philosophy in midwifery care Flashcards

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What is Primary Health Care

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a philosophy of healthcare whose aim is the eradication of inequities in health, equitable social circumstances, equal access to healthcare, community empowerment and community capacity building

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What are the 6 PHC Principles

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  1. Equitable access to health care
  2. Appropriate technology
  3. Health promotion
  4. Cultural sensitivity
  5. Intersectoral collaboration
  6. Community participation
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What are the features of the Ottowa Charter

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  • Build healthy public policy
  • Create supportive environments
  • Strengthen community action
  • Develop personal skills
  • Reorient health services
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How does PHC relate to Midwifery

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Midwifery is a public health strategy that encompasses a broad social context

The graduate midwife:

  • understands that health is a dynamic state, influenced by particular sociocultural, spiritual and politico-economic environments
  • has an important advocacy role inprotecting the rights of women, families and communities while respecting and supporting their to self determination
  • has a commitment to cultural safety within all aspects of her practice and acts in ways that enhance the dignity and integrity of others
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Name the 4 National Health Competency Standards for midwives

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  1. Legal and professional practice
  2. Midwifery knowledge and practice
  3. Midwifery as primary healthcare
  4. Ethical and reflective practice
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What are the levels of Primary Healthcare

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Primary healthcare
Secondary healthcare
Tertiary healthcare
Public health
New public health
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