Under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, the government launched two schemes, namely National Health Protection Sche… - MP CHO -2019 (Shift-1)

MP CHO -2019 (Shift-1)

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Explanation

Ayushman Bharat, launched in 2018, is a flagship national health initiative by the Government of India.
It is designed with two interdependent pillars to provide comprehensive healthcare coverage.
The first pillar is the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), formerly the National Health Protection Scheme, which covers hospitalization costs.
The second pillar is the establishment of Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) by upgrading existing Sub-Centres and Primary Health Centres to deliver comprehensive primary care.

Option A: This is a generic term. The Ayushman Bharat scheme specifically mandates the creation of 'Health and Wellness Centres,' which have a much broader scope than a traditional health centre.
Option B: While HWCs do promote wellness activities, including yoga, 'Health and Yoga Centre' is not the official designation under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.
Option D: This term is incomplete. The official name is 'Health and Wellness Centre,' which emphasizes the dual focus on treating illness (health) and promoting well-being (wellness).

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Components of the Ayushman Bharat Scheme as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Nurses and Community Health Officers (CHOs) are pivotal to the functioning of HWCs. They are responsible for screening for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), providing maternal and child health services, conducting immunizations, and promoting healthy lifestyles.
The scheme creates a seamless continuum of care. A nurse at an HWC can identify a high-risk individual and refer them for specialized treatment at a PM-JAY empanelled hospital, ensuring timely and affordable care.
What if? A patient screened at an HWC is found to have early-stage cervical cancer. The CHO/nurse can facilitate their referral to a district hospital for cashless treatment under PM-JAY, demonstrating the critical link between the scheme's two components.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key subject of the question, which is the 'Ayushman Bharat scheme'.
Recall the fundamental structure of this major national health policy. It is known for its two-pronged approach.
The question provides one component ('National Health Protection Scheme') and asks for the second one.
Carefully evaluate the given options to find the official name of the other component.
Eliminate options that are too generic ('Health Centre'), incomplete ('Wellness Centre'), or not the official term ('Health and Yoga Centre').
Select 'Health and Wellness Centre' as it is the correct and complete official name for the primary care pillar of the Ayushman Bharat scheme.

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