The Human Lifespan
What is fertilisation?
When a sperm penetrates an egg to form a zygote
What is a relationship?
A connection between two or more people
Define intergenerational health and wellbeing
the health and wellbeing of one generation affects the heath and wellbeing of the next
What is Medicare?
Australias Universal Health Insurance Scheme
Once a complaint has been assessed and accepted by the HCC, there are three courses of action possible. What are they?
Early resolution, Formal resolution, Investigation
What are the four areas of development?
Physical, Intellectual, Emotional and Social
What are 3 of the 7 key characteristics of healthy and respectful relationships?
Respect
Trust
Honesty
Loyalty
Empathy
Safety
Equality
Identify one risk and one protective factor to prenatal development
Risk: Alcohol/Drug use, Smoking, Poor diet, Poverty, Stress, Maternal age
Protective: Antenatal care, Good diet, Immunisation, Support, Information, Appropriate weight gain
If the schedule fee for a doctors appointment is $38.75 but the doctor charges $75, how much out of pocket would you be?
$36.25
What is Health literacy?
The ability to find, read, understand and use healthcare information in order to make appropriate health decisions
What is the difference between gross and fine motor skills? Provide an example of each
Gross = Movements that involve large muscle groups eg. walking, running, throwing
Fine = Control over smaller muscle groups eg. writing, tying shoelaces, using scissors
What are the 6 types of relationships?
Family
Friendships
Intimate
Online
Teachers/Coaches/Mentors
Professional
What are the considerations in becoming a parent?
Responsibilities - Meeting needs, Lifestyle changes, Optimal environment
Support - Social, Emotional
Resources - Time/Money/Knowledge/Material, Government
What are the rights listed on the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights
Privacy, Information, Give feedback, Safety, Respect, Access, Partnership
What is Cyberchondria?
People who research any and all symptoms of a rare disease, illness or condition, and cause themselves a state of medical anxiety
What are the lifespan stages?
Prenatal: Fertilisation-Birth
Infancy: Birth-2 years
Early CH: 2-6 years
Late CH: 6-12 years
Youth: 12-18 years
Early AH: 18-40 years
Middle AH: 40-65 years
Late AH: 65-Death
Describe 2 characteristics of how to be a good communicator
Eye contact when speaking to people
Ask questions and actively respond
Speak clearly, slowly and at an appropriate volume
Maintain an appropriate distance
Show interest by listening carefully and being involved in the conversation
Use appropriate body language
What are the stages and weeks that make up prenatal development
Germinal: 0-2 weeks (fertilisation-implantation)
Embryonic: 3-8 weeks
Foetal: 9-38 (or longer)
How does the PBS Safety Net work?
Helps to further protect individuals and families from large overall expenses for PBS listed medicines, by further reducing the cost once the threshold has been met.
How can digital media help Australians living in rural and remote areas
Increased access to health info without having to travel long distances = less time away from work/ family and less money spent on travel.
What are three factors that influence perceptions across the lifespan
Values and beliefs
Opinions by politicians/public figures
Opinions by other people
Personal experiences in that lifespan stage
Portrayal by the media
Experiences with people in that lifespan stage
Identify and explain the four styles of parenting
Authoritarian: strict rules and punishment
Authoritative: positive reinforcement and flexibility
Permissive: low in discipline, parents see themselves more as friends
Uninvolved: parents show little interest in their childs life
What are 3 examples of developmental milestones that occur at ~9 months of age
Can Crawl
Can stand if holding on
Can sit without support
Can pull self to stand
Explain the Medicare Levy Surcharge and why it is an incentive
An additional 1-1.5% tax on the income of people without PHI, & it encourages high income earners to take out PHI, instead of relying on the public system
How could equity be an issue for new medical procedures and technology?
New medical procedures and technologies may not be available to all, based on factors such as cost, sexuality or SES.