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Mollykgkg

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A patient is unable to access healthcare. What are the reasons for this barrier to healthcare? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Lack of money
  2. No health insurance
  3. Lack of transportation
  4. No primary care physicians
  5. Lack of time

Question 2

A patient is seeking a second level of care for a health problem. What types of healthcare providers are found at this level? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Obstetricians
  2. Hospitalists
  3. Surgeon
  4. Neurologist
  5. Rehabilitation



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Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. Access to healthcare could be hindered by the lack of money.
2. Access to healthcare could be hindered by the lack of health insurance.
3. Access to healthcare could be hindered by the lack of transportation to get to a place where healthcare is delivered.
4. Access to healthcare could be hindered by a lack of primary care physicians available to provide care.
5. The lack of time is not identified as a reason for hindering a patient's ability to access healthcare.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. The second level of healthcare is the specialist. such as an obstetrician.
2. The second level of healthcare is the specialist. such as the hospitalist.
3. The second level of healthcare is the specialist. such as the surgeon.
4. The second level of healthcare is the specialist. such as the neurologist.
5. The third level of care is delivered within hospitals that provide inpatient care and services, such as rehabilitation.





 

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