Unit 2 - System of Health Care

Health Care System

The organization of people, institutions, and resources that deliver health care services.

Health Care Facility

A place where health care services are provided.

Hospital

A facility that provides medical and surgical care to patients.

Clinic

A health care facility that provides outpatient services.

Long-Term Care Facility

A facility that provides extended care for people with chronic illnesses or disabilities.

Nursing Home

A facility that provides skilled nursing care and assistance with daily living.

Assisted Living

A residential facility that provides help with daily activities while allowing independence.

Hospice

Care that focuses on comfort and quality of life for terminally ill patients.

Home Health Care

Medical services provided in a patient's home.

Rehabilitation

Treatment that helps patients regain physical or mental abilities after illness or injury.

Outpatient Care

Medical care that does not require an overnight stay.

Inpatient Care

Medical care that requires admission to a hospital.

Emergency Services

Immediate medical treatment for serious illness or injury.

Primary Care

Routine health care provided by a patient's main health care provider.

Specialist

A health care provider with advanced training in a specific field.

Health Insurance

A system that helps pay for medical expenses.

Medicare

U.S. federal health insurance program primarily for people age 65 and older and certain younger people with disabilities.

Medicaid

A joint federal and state program that provides health coverage for eligible low-income individuals.

Preventive Care

Care intended to prevent disease before it develops.

Diagnostic Services

Tests and procedures used to identify diseases or conditions.