Finding the necessary healthcare solutions for patients and caregivers in Australia can be a daunting task. Although the Australian healthcare system is world-class, its evolution has led to complexities, inequalities and frustrations for healthcare practitioners and patients alike.
In this book, you will learn:
- why diagnosis and treatment need to adopt a more holistic view of individuals.
- which practices and restrictions prohibit healthcare practitioners from delivering the best care for their patients, despite their best intentions.
- where to find the help and support you need based on your unique circumstances.
- how to navigate the existing healthcare system to achieve the best results.
- how minor adjustments to the care and treatment of the ill, aged, disabled and disenfranchised can significantly improve patient outcomes.
It is time that our healthcare system provides people with the support they need, not just to recover from an illness, but to secure the best possible results for individuals and their families physically, mentally, emotionally and personally.
New Chapters on Public and Mental Health and Pandemic Response.
Daftar Isi
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter One: The Missing Ingredient in Our Healthcare System
Chapter Two: The Role of the Primary Health Professional
Chapter Three: The Promise of Public Health
Chapter Four: The COVID-19 Pandemic
Chapter Five: Cracks in the Healthcare System
Chapter Six: The Dental Care Element
Chapter Seven: Aged Care and Its Options
Chapter Eight: The Growth of Disability Services
Chapter Nine: The Importance of Preventative Care and Community Support
Chapter Ten: The Problems of Mental Health Policy
Chapter Eleven: The Hurdle is Asking for Help
Chapter Twelve: The Relevance of Healthcare Assessments
Chapter Thirteen: When Medicine Lacks Answers
Chapter Fourteen: Improving Patient Care and Reducing the Risk of ‘Falling through the Gaps
Chapter Fifteen: The Final Decision Maker
Conclusion
Appendix: A Short History of the Australian Healthcare System
Acknowledgements
About the Author