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What would be a reason why a person with sickle cell disease does not receive adequate care and pain control during a crisis?
 
  1. There may be subtle racism exhibited toward those with sickle cell disease.
  2. Physicians are not familiar with the trajectory of a pain crisis.
  3. The person isn't aware that appropriate care for a pain crisis exists.
  4. The person may not explain their symptoms appropriately.

Question 2

What was the goal of healthcare reform efforts in the 1990s?
 
  1. Making healthcare affordable, comprehensive, and accessible
  2. Allocating health resources based on priority needs
  3. Providing government-subsidized healthcare
  4. Ensuring all citizens had health insurance



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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. The majority of people affected with sickle cell disease are African American. There may be residuals of racial prejudice as part of the organizations' policy.
2. Physicians are familiar with the trajectory of pain crisis in sickle cell disease.
3. People with sickle cell disease who experience pain crises will seek care.
4. People experiencing a pain crisis in sickle cell disease are able to describe their symptoms.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. Healthcare reforms of the 1990s were initiated with the goal of making healthcare affordable, comprehensive, and accessible to all.
2. Allocation of healthcare resources based on priority needs was not the goal of the 1990s healthcare reforms.
3. Healthcare reforms were not undertaken to provide government-subsidized healthcare.
4. The goal was not so much for all citizens to have health insurance, but to make sure healthcare was affordable and accessible.



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