discuss access and equity in health care and the value of consumer participation in the planning and implementation of health care

1. What is meant by ‘access and equity’ and ‘consumer participation’ in relation to healthcare?
2. A description of factors which influence an individual’s and the community’s access to health and human services.
3. A discussion of the benefits for individuals and the broader community when consumers participate in the planning and implementation of their health care.
4. A description of some of the problems and barriers to effective consumer participation.