Both primary and preventive healthcare are vital to ensure better health care. However, they are rarely available. There is still a wide range of disparities between the basic and preventive health care, especially among certain populations. These inequalities are particularly prevalent, and they are most likely to affect the most vulnerable members. This is a group of people who require specialized healthcare. Inverse care law (Richard, et al 2016,) describes these circumstances. This legislation was based on the idea that medical and social care availability varies significantly with the community they are intended to serve. Every person has the right of medical treatment regardless of race, colour, religion or financial situation. Access to healthcare is a key component of equity, which makes it more important for the core values honesty and fairness.
The homeless are the most vulnerable group in this study. Because of the difficulties associated with maintaining and receiving proper medical care, homelessness is a serious threat to your overall health. Lack of insurance for hospitalization and the lack of a standard lineage in medical care can affect access to healthcare services. Poor people can be admitted in emergency to hospital ambulatory-care sensitive (ACS) settings. This illness can be avoided with proper preventative and primary treatment. The majority of homeless people do not have medical insurance, so they are more likely to develop such issues.
The Institute of Medicine defines primary care as the delivery of comprehensive and easily accessible health services. White and Newman (2015) state that primary care providers have the responsibility of addressing patients’ pre-existing medical needs and establishing a lasting connection with them. They also need to be able to provide care in relation both to their patients and the wider community. The availability of primary care is linked to a lower death rate, and establishment of health care facilities for primary care. Access to quality primary care is a major obstacle to managing severe and chronic illnesses.