EDAPT DELIVERING INTERNATIONAL HEALTH CARE
Delivering global healthcare has unique challenges. At times, the healthcare professional may be working
against unexpected challenges in areas where technology, infrastructure, or even basic plumbing and
electricity do not exist. Using some fundamental principles, nurses do not always need fancy tools and
instruments to provide client education, encourage health promotion, and solve problems in a community.
Which organization connects nations, organizations, and people to promote health and keep the world safe
so everyone can attain the highest level of health?
The World Organization was founded in 1948, connects nations, organizations, and people to promote health
and keep the world safe so everyone can attain the highest level of health.
The CDC concentrates on infectious diseases within the United States.
The American Red Cross focuses on disaster relief.
European Consortium of Health is an interdisciplinary research platform based in Europe.
In a developing country, which concerns could affect the health of that village? Select all that apply.
Each of the choices could affect the health of the village. For example, food production and distribution affect
nutrition, sanitation practices affect water-borne disease spread, while weather affects heat or cold-related
injuries. In addition, wealth distribution affects what types of services may be available to the community, and
the kind of government affects how healthcare is distributed within the society.
What is the primary purpose of a medical outreach mission to a village in a developing country?
To deliver healthcare services that are not typically available
The primary purpose of an outreach medical mission is to deliver healthcare that is not usually available within
that country. However, as a benefit, one may learn things in the process, talk about personal beliefs, and use it
for positive advertising purposes, depending on the mission or ethics of the affiliated groups.
Before traveling internationally to deliver care, it is crucial to have a strong understanding of those
communities. The World Health Organization (WHO) collects data and gives direction regarding health
disparities and challenges across all world nations. In addition, there are resources that healthcare
professionals can use to better understand and deliver care in the communities on which they focus.
They can provide information including the type and severity of infectious disease outbreaks, health care
demographic information of various communities, kinds of healthcare delivery systems, and population life
expectancy. The WHO also maintains a list of common illnesses that may be common in some communities
worldwide.