chapter 2 health science

what events have led to changes in health care

wars, pandemis,new tech

what are some new health related changes

new drugs, revised treatments,emerging diseases

why must some heath care workers be aware of changes

not just to remain compltent to provide safe ethinal care

what are the some current trends in health care

home health care , mass bulk purchasing,

what is cost containment

controlling rising healthcare costs while achieving max benfit for evrry dollar spent

when was the affordable care act passed

2010

what are the 4 parts of the aca

1) everyone must be insured, 2)everyone has to play most ppl have to get insurance so the system does not collaps when only the sick buy it 3) help to pay govt will give money 4) fairer rules

what is the goal of aca

get more people covered by insurance and cut down on coast

what are 4 technological advances that add to the cost of health c

how does an aging population increase health care cost

increased use of pharmaceuticals and more chronic diseases greater demand for health care

what are the health lawsuits

expensive malpractice insurance defensive medicine

what is the defensive medicine

orderning unnecessary tests to avoid lawsuits

what are the consequences of the high cost

limiting services to those who can pay

potentially reducing access for those unable to pay

what is the Diagnostic related group (DRG)

congressional attempt to control medicare, mediacid costs

payment based on diagnosis

set amount paid foe each disease conditional

what are hospital acquired conditions

what is medicare

care for elderly

what is the definition of geriatric

health care for old folks

what is the goal of geriatric care

meet physical, social,and emotional needs of older adults not just medicare

what 2 factors contribute to the growth of geriateric care

longer life

Baby boom

what are the 4 examples of geriatric care facilities or service

adult day care centers

retirement communities

assisted living facilities ‘

long term care facilities

what is telemedicine

tele virtual doctor appointment

what are the 2 methods of telemedicine

interactive video conferencing for consultations and exams

transmission of medical images

what are the benefits of telemedicine

access to career for rural or underserved

quicker specialist consultations

what are the 3 applications of telemedicine

remote monitoring of chronic conditions

emergency service support

define wellness

wellness means keeping the whole machine tuned up

what are the five different types of wellness

physical wellness

emotonial wellness

social wellness

mental wellness

spiritual wellnness

what is the definition of cam

health care practices not traditionally performed in conventional medicine

what are the 6 ex of cam

ayurvedic

chinese

chiropractors

homeopaths

hypnotherapists

naturpaths

what is the pandemic preparedness

disease spreads across countries

what are the 2 historical ex of pandemics

covid 19

1918 influenza

what is biotechnology

uses living system to make products of health care

what are the potential of biotechnology

more effective treatment

what are the 4 different types of hospitals

general

specialized

some are govt funded

university hospitial

what are the long term facilities

nursing home

assisted living centres

independent living communities

what awe the different types of long term care falities

what service are provided at long term care faclilties

personal care

meals

basic medical care

social support

what are the medical offficies

privately owned

part of large groups

what are concierge medicine

it is having doctor for subscription service

what are dental offices

teeth gums or oral gums

what are clinics

there are like mini hospitial

what do clinics include

surgical care

urgent care centres

rehab clinies

what are optical centres

there are like examining the eye

what are the emergency care service

immediate care for the accident or sudden illiness

what do emergency care service include

er departments

helicopter transport

ambulance service

what are laboratories