D545 HEALTHCARE SYSTEM OVERVIEW: KEY CONCEPTS AND POLICIES SUMMARY
D545 WGU Healthcare System Overview: Key Concepts and
Policies Summary.
52 Healthcare Flashcards
Question Answer
What is the definition
of health according ['A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.', 'Not merely
to WHO? What are the absence of disease or infirmity.']
social determinants ['Income levels and socioeconomic status.', 'Housing and access to healthy
of health? food.', 'Education and employment opportunities.', 'Exercise, tobacco,
alcohol, and drug use.']
What is the ['Views illness and disease as primarily resulting from biological factors.',
'Focuses on microorganisms, genetic, physiological, and
biomedical model of biochemical processes.', 'Prioritizes lab tests, imaging, and measurable
health? diagnostics.', 'Treatments include pharmacological, surgical,
and medical interventions.']
Structured Summary of University Notes: Healthcare System and Policies
1. Definitions and Perspectives on Health
• Health Definitions:
o WHO: "A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being,
not merely the absence of disease."
o National Academy of Medicine: "A state of well-being and the ability
to function in various situations."
o Health is influenced by social, economic, and environmental factors.
• Social Determinants of Health:
o Income levels, housing, access to food, education, and lifestyle choices
(e.g., exercise, tobacco use).
o Government policies shape health access and quality.
• Biomedical vs. Holistic Health Models:
o Biomedical Model: Focuses on biological factors, diseases, and
medical treatments (e.g., medications, surgery).
o Holistic Health: Includes physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-
being; uses alternative therapies (e.g., yoga, acupuncture).
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D545 WGU Healthcare System Overview: Key Concepts and
Policies Summary.
52 Healthcare Flashcards
Question Answer
What is the definition
of health according ['A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.', 'Not merely
to WHO? What are the absence of disease or infirmity.']
social determinants ['Income levels and socioeconomic status.', 'Housing and access to healthy
of health? food.', 'Education and employment opportunities.', 'Exercise, tobacco,
alcohol, and drug use.']
What is the ['Views illness and disease as primarily resulting from biological factors.',
'Focuses on microorganisms, genetic, physiological, and
biomedical model of biochemical processes.', 'Prioritizes lab tests, imaging, and measurable
health? diagnostics.', 'Treatments include pharmacological, surgical,
and medical interventions.']
Structured Summary of University Notes: Healthcare System and Policies
1. Definitions and Perspectives on Health
• Health Definitions:
o WHO: "A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being,
not merely the absence of disease."
o National Academy of Medicine: "A state of well-being and the ability
to function in various situations."
o Health is influenced by social, economic, and environmental factors.
• Social Determinants of Health:
o Income levels, housing, access to food, education, and lifestyle choices
(e.g., exercise, tobacco use).
o Government policies shape health access and quality.
• Biomedical vs. Holistic Health Models:
o Biomedical Model: Focuses on biological factors, diseases, and
medical treatments (e.g., medications, surgery).
o Holistic Health: Includes physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-
being; uses alternative therapies (e.g., yoga, acupuncture).
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