[PSYC 3170] - Final Exam Guide - Everything you need to know! (55 pages long)

• School: York University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 3170
• Professor: Krista Trobst

Document Summary

Types of health services: specialized functions of practitioners. Have health care workers who differ greatly in their roles and specialties. Individual practitioners cannot perform with a high degree of skill the services of several specialties simultaneously. When sick, usually go to either walk-in clinic or family doctor. For serious illnesses with continual medical attention or complex equipment, generally go to hospital; provide wide variety of services. Nursing homes are for long-term medical and personal care, typically for the elderly. Relying more and more on outpatient or home health care services instead because of advances in technology (ex: pacemakers and insulin pumps) Home care is less expensive and people usually prefer to be at home, but it can be difficult for older people if they do not have assistance from family: the canadian health care system. Government has set principles that ensures all citizens have reasonable access to medically necessary health services without having to pay out of pocket.