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AHS205 The Australian Healthcare System within a Global Context - Laureate International Universities

Utilisation of the Australian Health Care System

The first part of The Australian Healthcare System within a Global Context investigates the structures and functions of the various components of the Australian Healthcare System, including what services are available, who provides them and who can access them.

The purpose of this assessment is to build upon the theoretical knowledge and understanding of the Australian healthcare system that you have gained in the first two modules of this subject and to apply that knowledge in a very practical manner. This increase in your ability to navigate the health system will help you support, manage and advocate for patients and communities, and it will provide a reference point when comparing Australia's healthcare system to others in future modules.

Instructions

This assessment task requires you to identify health services for a case study (patient) and to evaluate if these services will meet their needs.

To complete this assessment task, you should:

1. Choose one (1) of the case studies available in the assessment folder in Blackboard (Frank, David, Rhonda or Theo), to be their nurse as your patient is preparing for discharge from hospital. Identify which case study you have chosen and list their needs.

Part A

2. Identify three (3) to five (5) healthcare services available in Australia that specifically address the following current healthcare needs for your chosen case study (patient). At least one (1) service must be a nursing service.

Case study
Character Basic history Current healthcare needs to be addressed
Frank Insulin-dependent
diabetes He is being discharged from hospital after having a foot
ulcer debrided.
David Hypertension and ischaemic heart disease He is being discharged from hospital after having a heart attack.
Rhonda Non-insulin dependent
diabetes She is being discharged from hospital after being
admitted with very high blood glucose levels.
Theo Depression He is being discharged from hospital following an accidental overdose.

3. Complete the information about the identified services in the Health Services table (on page 3 below).
• Services could include, but are not limited to the following
o General practitioner (GP)
o Specialist nurse position(s)
o Community nurse - generalist
o Medical specialist
o Hospital outpatient clinic
o Allied and complementary healthcare
- physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietitian, podiatrist, exercise physiologist, psychologist, counsellor, nutritionist, naturopath, massage therapist, dentist and others.

Part B

4. Provide a brief answer (250 words) to the following question:
• In your opinion, would the identified services adequately meet the healthcare needs for your case study? Are there any gaps in the service options? Briefly explain youranswer.

Attachment:- Utilisation of the Australian Health Care System.rar