Author Question: Which statements regarding the relationship between politics and healthcare are true? (Select all ... (Read 76 times)

bobbie · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which statements regarding the relationship between politics and healthcare are true? (Select all that apply.)

A) Politics has a limited effect on healthcare.
B) The government should be interested in health matters when a problem affects a specific group or a whole population.
C) Politics has only negative effects on healthcare.
D) Republicans and Democrats generally agree on healthcare policies.
E) Political solutions can be achieved at both the federal and state levels.

Question 2

A hurricane recently struck a nurse's hometown, and the nurse on behalf of the hospital is coordinating local relief efforts with nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). Which organization should this nurse most expect to work with in this situation?

A) Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
B) Living Proof Project
C) International Committee of the Red Cross
D) Oxfam International

daiying98 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, E
Feedback:
Politics interferes with every aspect of healthcare in the United States. In reference to a political issue, the government should be interested in problems that affect a specific group or a whole population. There are many examples of the positive role that governments play through policies and legislations, including providing equal opportunity through universal provision of education, healthcare, and often housing and nutrition programs. There is little agreement between the two major U.S. political parties (Democrats and Republicans) when it comes to whom, how, what, and when healthcare should be provided and who should pay for it. Solutions can be achieved by working at either the federal or the state level.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
Nongovernmental organizations are private agencies that voluntarily use their resources to address a variety of healthcare initiatives in the United States. The International Committee of the Red Cross is known most for its role in disaster relief. Oxfam International focuses specifically on issues related to hunger and nutritional health. Philanthropies are organizations that are similar to NGOs but receive funding through personal endowments. For example, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation focuses on health, poverty, and development in Africa, South America, Asia, and Australia. The Living Proof Project supports vaccine and nutrition programs, as well as decreasing the incidence of diseases such as polio, HIV/AIDS, and tropical illnesses.