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Transcript: The Health Care Policy of Ireland The Irish Health System Geopolitical Environment Geopolitical Environment The 2019 population estimate for Ireland is 4.88 million people (this includes both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland) About 2/3 of the population live in urban areas of the country, with Dublin being the largest city in the Republic of Ireland Ireland is the 3rd largest island in Europe The Republic of Ireland covers 5/6 of the island and Northern Ireland, part of the UK, covers the remaining land A largely European demographic- Ireland has been inhabited for 9,000 years… within the recent 1,200 years Ireland is made up of Viking, Welsh, Normans, Scottish, English, African, Eastern Europeans and South American descent Gaelic and Celtic influences dominate the Irish culture About 80% of the Republic of Ireland is Roman Catholic. There is a small and growing Muslim population and Jewish population. Protestant religion is dominant in Northern Ireland The Republic of Ireland is a parliamentary democracy with a President that is elected by the people every 7 years; with the Irish Parliament separated into two houses the Dail and the Seanad Eireann, acting as checks and balances of power Irish economy is booming with rising wages and almost zero unemployment rate, major industry include technology, life sciences and finance Ireland has one of the youngest populations in Europe who are highly educated; Ireland’s education system is ranked in the top 10 on a global scale Healthcare in Ireland is... A complex healthcare system operating as a Universal Healthcare System with Private health insurance available The Public Health System is free and is funded by taxes The population is covered 100% by state coverage 37% is covered for free with a Medical Card 9% of the population can file for a GP Card which allows free Doctor visits About 40% of residents opt for private health insurance due to long wait times and fees Health Statistics Similarities Similar to U.S.? U.S. and Ireland 1. Both countries have not achieved a completely universal health care system 2.Private health insurance companies are involved in both health care systems creating competition and diversifying the health care market 3.Both countries are facing reform measures to meet the needs of their populations 4. The Medical Card in Ireland is similar to Medicaid in the States Differences Differences to U.S.? The U.S and Ireland 1. The U.S. government is not as involved in the healthcare system, allowing insurance groups to act in a market based economy 2. The Irish government is very involved in its health care system and is at the forefront for its changes, it is continuing to strive for a universal health care system 3. Access to care regarding wait times for doctor visits is not as long in the States than in Ireland Leading cause of death Ischemic heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and Stroke Common health problems causing disability include lower back pain, headache disorders, depression, diabetes, COPD Under five mortality rate is 3.4 per 1,000 live births Life expectancy is 80 for males and 83.7 for females Health Statistics Health care and Financing Financial Aspect Primarily funded by the Irish Government through taxes Ireland has extended free general practice care to the youngest and oldest of the population A wholly universal healthcare system is limited by financial constraints of the government The Irish health care system might be more favorable for those who can access a Medical Card If an individual qualifies for a Medical Card almost all the services are free (depends on salary, childcare, or rent/mortgage) If an individual does not qualify for a medical card then he has to pay for GP visit, hospitalization, and medications at a subsidized rate Just above the threshold for a Medical Card is the GP Visit card which is the same application- and gives an individual access to free doctors visits Financial Aspect continued In the year 2000 data shows that there were 12,933 health care employees Peak at year 2007 with 28,470 health care employees More recently in 2017 with 24,714 health care employees In 2017 research shows curative/rehabilitation care is the major area where health care expenditure is direction (11.81 billion Euro) Workforce Supply and Demand Nursing is self regulated in Ireland by the An Bord Altranais The board was established in 1950 under the Nurses Act and was updated later on to the 1985 revision to this day There was over 82,000 nurses registered in 2006 as opposed to 65,000 in 2019 Ireland is experiencing a nursing shortage Yet Irish hospitals are spending thousands overseas in recruitment acts while many qualified nurses from the US are being rejected Education Secondary or High School is required to apply to a nursing program Nursing programs include 4 year specialty programs like Children’s and General, General Nursing, Intellectual Disability Nursing, Midwifery, and Psychiatric Nursing Further
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