HLTDEN001 Practice Nursing Within the Australian Health Care System - Assessment Task four

QUESTION 3:

Q3. Marcus is a 65 year old an indigenous male who lives in a farm house in rural Victoria close by to a large regional town. He has no family living close by. He retired from his job as a mechanic six (6) months ago. He receives the aged pension and does not have private health insurance. Marcus has type 2 diabetes which is managed with diet and exercise. Recently his diabetes has been harder to manage. Marcus is also a smoker.
 List three (3) immediate health related needs for Marcus then describe three services or interventions that you could assist Marcus to access.
 List two (2) political and/or social issues which may impact upon indigenous health policy development (250 words)