A client has been informed that his health care plan will be changing to a managed care model. How would the nurse best explain the goal of this model?
a. Managed care decreases consumer use of outpatient health care.
b. Managed care ensures maximum value received from resources used.
c. Managed care decreases patient satisfaction.
d. Managed care ensures provider satisfaction.
Question 2
A client has a point-of-service health care plan. Why would the community/public health nurse need to consult this client's physician?
a. The physician is the budget officer, who makes decisions about the cost of care.
b. The physician is a collaborator, who is the leader of the health care team.
c. The physician is the expert medical diagnostician, who decides on interventions.
d. The physician is the primary care gatekeeper, who determines appropriate referrals.
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