UPSC CMS PSM - Healthcare Delivery System & International Health

The defining principle of primary health care is:

Consider the following statements:

1. Primary health care integrates equity, community participation, intersectoral action, appropriate technology and comprehensive essential services.
2. In the context of the question, “Equitable, accessible, community-oriented essential care” is the most appropriate conclusion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Alma-Ata Declaration of 1978 focused on:

Consider the following statements:

1. In the context of the question, “Exclusive tertiary care” is the most appropriate conclusion.
2. Alma-Ata framed health as a human right and emphasized universal access, participation and action on broader determinants.
3. In the context of the question, “Primary health care as the route toward health for all” is the most appropriate conclusion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A health-system review examines primary care, referral, financial protection and international-health responsibilities.

The Astana Declaration reaffirmed commitment to:

Select the single best answer.

Universal health coverage means that everyone can:

Consider the following statements:

1. In the context of the question, “Receive every possible treatment free regardless of value” is the most appropriate conclusion.
2. UHC covers promotive, preventive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative services while protecting households from catastrophic spending.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A referral system works best when:

Consider the following statements:

1. Defined referral criteria, stabilization, transport, documentation and feedback promote continuity and efficient use of resources.
2. In the context of the question, “Patients move between levels with clear communication and counter-referral” is the most appropriate conclusion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?