Australian Health Care System

Question: Discuss about the Australian Health Care System. Answer: Competency Element 3.3 The competency standard of nursing is set for the general practice of the nursing in the health care centers of Australia. The element 3.3 of the competency is intended to help the nurse during the time of uncertain conditions. It is the duty of all the registered nurse to deal with all the issues related to treatment provided to patients. They also have to negotiate the terms related to the practice that is provided to each person. In many cases, the patient may not agree to seek the interventions that are prescribed by the nurse. It is the duty of the nurse to ensure that the patients get the proper and best form of treatment, which is essential for individual care. This competency elements can be applied all the individual and groups to provide treatment for all forms of chronic disuse like diabetes and obesity. This competency element is implemented in relevant to the legislation of nursing. The registered nurse uses the guidelines of the elements to ensure that the healthcare rights of every individual are protected. It is also the responsibility of the nurse to ensure that the guidelines of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council are being followed properly (Nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au, 2016). Description of the Issue: Diabetes mellitus The diabetes mellitus is one of the most widely occurring chronic diseases, which is caused high level of blood sugar over a longer period of time. This disease is caused due to disturbance in the metabolic activity of the body. There are certain definite guidelines set by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council to deal with the all the major issues related to the treatment of diabetes. The treatment of the diabetes requires insulin administration. There are many issues related to the treatment that is provided to the diabetic patients. According to the guidelines of the competency elements it is the duty of the nurse to seek permission from the patients before providing treatment. The nurse also has to negotiate the terms before providing treatment to the patients and also make them realize the importance of the treatment. Outline of Problems faced by Diabetes patients Impact of the Community in the healthcare system Strategies to promote Prevention of Diabetes Reference Nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au. (2016). Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia - Home. [online] Available at: https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/ [Accessed 17 Dec. 2016].