Healthcare Assignment

Running head: HEALTHCARE
HEALTHCARE ASSIGNMENT
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Part A:
On the basis of the information provided by the case study, it can be mentioned that
the patient is a 55 year old Indigenous woman who is suffering from a chronic health
condition. It should be noted in this context that the major lifestyle problems that could have
potentially triggered the chronic illness issue could comprise of excessive smoking as well as
unhealthy diet and increased consumption of soft drink. It can be stated in this context that an
unhealthy diet and excessive dependence on take away meals has triggered excessive weight
gain. Research studies reveal that excessive weight gain directly correlates to physical health
problems such as increased risk of suffering from a cardiac arrest or developing
cardiovascular disorders (American Diabetes Association 2016). Further, it should be noted
that excessive smoking could potentially trigger improper management of the blood glucose
level and could worsen the symptoms of Diabetes. It should be typically noted in this context
that on the basis of the information provided about the patient, it can be guessed that the
patient could be suffering from Type II Diabetes. In this case, it can be mentioned that the
patient could avail care facilities from the South Western Sydney Local Health District
(Swslhd.health.nsw.gov.au 2019). It should be noted in this context that that the Australian
healthcare system is sufficiently equipped to foster an optima health outcome. The primary
healthcare system was initially not equipped with sufficient resources to effectively manage
chronic illness and related disease burden. However, in the recent times, the primary health
care systems have evolved and have prioritized the inclusion a multidisciplinary healthcare
team to effectively manage the symptoms of Diabetes (Swsphn.com.au 2019).
It should be noted in this case that the optimum service delivery for the treatment and
management of Diabetes varies from one region to another in Australia. Health Pathways is
an online portal that critically documents the local referral pathways and accordingly offers
recommendations based on management guidelines for diverse health conditions. The tool

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intends to consistent support to provide care to Diabetic patients across the region. At present
there are 27 diabetes specific health pathways that operate within Australia
(Static.diabetesaustralia.com.au 2019). Further, it should be noted that the South Western
Sydney PNH is expanding its successful 5 As of preventative health clinical audits so as to
ensure a greater focus on the chronic illness management (Static.diabetesaustralia.com.au
2019). Further, the PENCS software is used by the General Practitioners in order to monitor
the quality of care provided to the patients (Static.diabetesaustralia.com.au 2019). In addition
to this, a number of Diabetic support programs such as Diabetes Contraception and Pre-
pregnancy program is available to offer support to Diabetic patients who intend to plan a
pregnancy (Swsphn.com.au 2019). In addition to this, the Integrated Diabetes Project also
offers a broad range of self-management practices in order to ensure positive health outcome
(Swsphn.com.au 2019). In this case, it should be noted that the South Western Sydney Local
Health District offers a multidisciplinary care service so as to ensure wellness among the
Diabetic patients (Swslhd.health.nsw.gov.au 2019). The multidisciplinary care services are
based upon the evidence based knowledge to improve the overall health outcome of the
patient. Further, the services also impart self-management skills to the patients in order to
reduce the negative implication of the disease burden on the activities of daily living as well
as the lifestyle (Swslhd.health.nsw.gov.au 2019). Further, the service programs educate
people to manage the symptoms of Diabetes in an effective manner by providing information
about the normal level of the blood glucose level as well as the risk factors that could worsen
the impact of the disease on the overall holistic wellness (Swslhd.health.nsw.gov.au 2019).
Further, services related to Diabetes and Endocrinology are available at the hospitals
that include, Bankstown, Campbelltown, Fairfield as well as Liverpool. Specialized services
in in accordance to the culture specific requirement of the patient is available for the
indigenous patients so as to deliver holistic care (Swslhd.health.nsw.gov.au 2019).