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In the nursing profession, there are many regulatory authorities, industrial and professional bodies we have looked at these in the Law and Ethics unit. We need to be aware of as they play a significant role in contributing and governing how nurses work and the way nurses’ practice. Research the following and in your own words explain what the functions of each of these are.
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Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
https://www.ahpra.gov.au/
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The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency help protect the public by regulating Australia’s registered health practitioners and works together with some of the 15 national boards including: Aboriginal and torress strait islander health practice board of Australia, Chinese medicine board of Australia, medical board of Australia, dental board of Australia, pharmacy board of Australia ect. (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - Who We Are, 2020)
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Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/
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Standards for Practice – Enrolled Nurse Standards for Practice http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Statements/Professional-standards.aspx
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Code of Ethics for nurses
http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Statements/Professional-standards.aspx
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Code of conduct for nurses
http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Statements/Professional-standards.aspx
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Professional Boundaries for nurses
http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Statements/Professional-standards.aspx
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Guidelines: Continuing Professional Development
http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Statements/Codes-Guidelines.aspx
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Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF)
www.anmf.org.au
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Q2
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Australia is a multi-cultural society with various factors that contribute to the health and illness of people. What are the themes (positive and negative) that impact on the health and illness of people in Australia and other countries? Using the headings below, complete the table.
Link to assist –
· Allianz, National Healthcare Systems,
http://www.allianzworldwidecare.com/national-healthcare-systems?choice=en
· World health organization – Countries -
http://www.who.int/countries/en/
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Research non-western approaches to health care and choose one that is not currently being used in Australia and complete the table below.
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Country of origin
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Model of health / beliefs
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Description of practice
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As an Enrolled Nurse in Australia, you will be working with many people from diverse cultures. One cultural group will be Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. What are the current health issues being experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people? List five 5 current health issues below.
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Reflecting on the above health issues of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, what five (5) factors do you consider may impact on health care delivery to this cultural group?
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Select one of the health issues you selected to answer question 4. What is one community health promotional strategy currently in place to improve health outcomes for the identified health issue.
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Q7
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Briefly describe how you evaluated the effectiveness of your chosen health promotional strategy.
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Q8
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How can private health insurance be best explained to a new migrant?
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Q9
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Explain what Medicare is and its role in the health care system?
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Q10
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Explain what PBS (Pharmecuticla Benefits Scheme) is an it’s role in the health care system.
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Q11
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What is the scope of the framework of primary health care?
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Q12
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What are five (5) other health care providers that can delivery primary care?
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Q13
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In your own words, briefly outline the principles of primary health care.
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Q14
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Reflective practice is a way to improve our practice and learning. Explain in your own words how reflective practice can benefit your future work as a nurse?
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Q15
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In your own words, provide a brief outline of the principles of wellness and illness.
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Q16
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Define the term “Model of Care”.
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Q17
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Describe 1 model of care that is used in modern day nursing.
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Q18
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Research the current health and illness issues of people who are coming to Australia. What are they facing and why do you think this is? Complete the table below by providing 3 examples for people from 3 different countries.
Link to assist - World health organization – Countries -
http://www.who.int/countries/en/
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Health or Illnesses they are facing
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Reasons why?
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Example responses, but not limited to -
1.Obesity
2. Type 2 Diabetes
3. Heart disease
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Diet and lifestyle, primary health care education, medical management model
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Q19
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In your own words, briefly outline one strength and one weakness of the Australian health care system. Your answer should relate to your own local area (either SA or WA)
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Q20
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In your own words, outline the impact of politics and the economics of today’s society have on the delivery of health care in Australia.
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