Talk of the town : Establishment of Primary Healthcare Commission(图)

发布 : 2024-10-02  来源 : 明报新闻网


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Primary healthcare, such as clinics, serves as the initial point of contact for individuals and families in their healthcare journey within the community.


【明报专讯】The Health Bureau has announced the establishment of the Primary Healthcare Commission. Legislation will be drafted to grant the commission statutory powers in defining, reviewing, and supervising providers of primary healthcare services.

What is primary healthcare?

There are three tiers in a well-functioning healthcare system: primary healthcare (primary), hospital and specialist care (secondary), and specialized care (tertiary).

Primary healthcare serves as the initial point of contact for individuals and families in their healthcare journey within the community. The primary system plays a pivotal role in promoting community health by enabling early detection and treatment of mild cases through family doctors.

The healthcare system in Hong Kong faces several challenges, including an aging population, an overloaded public medical healthcare system, and an increasing prevalence of chronic diseases.

Recognized as an essential component, the primary healthcare system forms the foundation of the healthcare service pyramid in a well-functioning healthcare system.

■Grammar booster

A pivotal role

A significant or crucial role that plays a central or essential part in a particular situation.

E.g. The United Nations plays a pivotal role in promoting global peace and cooperation.

■Game

(Answer on next text)

Which of the followings are chronic disease? Circle the correct answers.

A. Heart disease（心脏病）

B. High blood pressure（高血压）

C. Diabetes（糖尿病）

D. Chickenpox（水痘）

E. Influenza（流行性感冒）

■Gear up

(Answer on next text)

An aging population poses challenges to Hong Kong's healthcare system. (True/ False)

■Glossary

grant (v) 授予

initial (adj) 最初的

detection (n) 发现

chronic (adj) 慢性的

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