Health and Social Care Revision Cards

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Created on: 13-05-19 16:35

Define 'Health'

Health is a state of physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of a disease or infirmity (WHO).

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Define 'Ill Health'

Ill Health is a state in which an individual is unable to function normally due to the presence of something negative like a disease, or the absence of something positive like adequate nutrition.

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Define 'Disease'

Disease is a diagnostic label given to a set of signs and symptoms, which are usually long term, for example, CHD.

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Define 'Stress Related Illness'

Stress related illness refers to physical symptoms, which result from the physiological effects that occur when a person feels anxious and unable to cope with stressors like work or financial or family problems e.g. headaches and palpitations.

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Define 'Mental Health'

Mental Health is not just the absence of a mental illness, but a form of subjective well-being, in which an individual feels able to cope with life.

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Define 'Mental Illness'

Mental illness refers to a psychological condition that is characterised by behaviour which is abnormal and is often linked to chemical changes in the brain e.g. depression.

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What are some Physical Needs of Service Users?

~ Medication/Physiotherapy. ~ Exercise/Movement/Mobility. ~ Hygiene. ~ Nutrition. ~ Shelter/Housing/Warmth.

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What are some Intellectual Needs of Service Users?

~ Knowledge. ~ Learning New Skills. ~ Stimulation.

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What are some Emotional Needs of Service Users?

~ Positive Self Concept/Esteem Needs/Self Confidence. ~ Cared for. ~ Stability. ~ Belonging. ~ Autonomy (control over life).

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What are some Social Needs of Service Users?

~ Contact with Other People. ~ Personal Relationships with Family and Friends. ~ Social Interaction Outside Family e.g. Community.

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Define 'Ill Health'

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Ill Health is a state in which an individual is unable to function normally due to the presence of something negative like a disease, or the absence of something positive like adequate nutrition.

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Define 'Disease'

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Card 4

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Define 'Stress Related Illness'

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Define 'Mental Health'

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