Learning Activity #5 (Online)
Primary Health Care in the Community
In Practice:
4. Some basic beliefs provide the foundation for primary health care. Below, each belief is presented, followed by an example. Provide a second example from your own experience or observation.
a) Individuals, groups and communities participate in health care.
Example: People can work together to protest and seek control of air pollution coming from a local factory.
Your Example:
b) Individuals and groups have the right to affordable and up to date health care services.
Example: Parents have the right to safe and standardized immunizations for their children, provided within their local community.
Your Example:
c) People have the right to accessible care within their community.
Example: An interdisciplinary community health centre is available with extended hours and comprehensive services.
Your Example:
d) Federal/provincial governments work with communities and health care personnel to deliver community based health care services.
Example: Government funding and planning is directed towards new independent living units for seniors at the request of community spokespeople.
Your Example:
e) Health care professionals and the local community work together to provide health care services.
Example: Culturally sensitive prenatal classes are coordinated and scheduled at convenient times within an accessible, local community building.
Your Example:
|
Today's Activities
1. Readings
Primary Health Care: Position Statement.
Primary Health Care in Transition?”
in Health Care in Canada
(pages 33 to 42)
2. Journaling
3. Forum Discussion
4. Complete Table
5. Complete Worksheet
6. Orientation Chat
Download PDF
|
