During review of a patient's progress, the healthcare team ...

[crazycityslicker]

During review of a patient's progress, the healthcare team determines that a patient requires treatment that is generally accepted at that time in the usual illness trajectory of a patient. The patient is unable to pay.
 
  As the head nurse, you persist in ensuring that this patient receives the treatment. You are:
 
  a. Empowering the patient.
  b. Avoiding litigation.
  c. Advocating for the patient.
  d. Supporting the clinical pathway.

Question 2

You are involved in designing a clinic for women in an inner-city neighborhood. A goal of this clinic might be:
 
  a. Development of services that are identified in various studies as important for this target group.
  b. Partnership with area city councilors and health professionals to provide services that are consistent with their vision and funding sources.
  c. Provision of immunization and addictions services and health screening services for women in the area.
  d. Development of services that have been identified by the women and neighborhood advocates as necessary for their health care.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Advocacy means defending the rights and interests of others and, in this situation, the right of a patient to receive care, as determined by standards utilized in a critical pathway.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Involvement of persons in their own health care is a cornerstone of healthcare reform and is important for improving health outcomes and patient experiences. While studies and partnership with key informants are important sources of information in the design of services, engagement of the women through their neighborhood advocates may increase activation and resulting behavior. Patient activation refers to patients' willingness and ability to take independent actions to manage their health and care.

[crazycityslicker]

Excellent

[Liddy]

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