Author Question: Which of the following best describes how voluntary health agencies fit into the overall health care ... (Read 93 times)

burchfield96 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which of the following best describes how voluntary health agencies fit into the overall health care system?

a. They fill in the gaps between services offered by private and public health systems.
b. They primarily serve as sources of financial aid for the underserved.
c. They supplement the effort of the public health care system.
d. They support research, education, and services for particular groups of patients.

Question 2

A hospital is going to start a care management program. Which of the following groups of clients would most likely be selected to first receive such services?

a. Clients who represent the most common diagnosis group to be admitted
b. Clients who request such services from their local hospital
c. Clients with chronic illnesses
d. Clients with the least education

Dnite · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Voluntary health agencies are committed to specific diseases, organ or body structures, health and welfare of special groups, or particular phases of health. Philanthropic groups support research and programs. These organizations provide major sources of help in preventing disease, promoting health, treating illness, consumer education, and advocacy and research. Unfortunately, there continue to be overlaps among private, voluntary, and public agencies, but without voluntary agencies, fewer services would be available.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The overall goal of care management is to improve the coordination of services provided to clients who are enrolled in a care management program. Examples of groups of people who may be served by care management services include the elderly, children from low-income families who receive Medicaid services, and groups of people with chronic illnesses. The other groups do not represent groups who are typically enrolled in a care management program.