For which of the following would a screening test be most ...

[michelleunicorn]

For which of the following would a screening test be most appropriate?
 
  a. Disease A, which must be caught early because society punishes those known to have the disease
  b. Disease B, which can be controlled if caught early in the disease process
  c. Disease C, which people need to know whether they have contracted, even though there is no treatment for the disease
  d. Disease D, because people may want to use that information in family planning

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the Heart Disease, Cancer, and Stroke Amendments of 1965?
 
  a. To improve coordination and planning of health care
  b. To increase the availability of high technology in health care
  c. To reduce overall health care costs
  d. To require certificates of need before expensive new construction or technologies are created

[Kaytorgator]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
It is extremely useful to the individuals concerned and society if screening can lead to early diagnosis and successful control of the disease process. There is no point in doing a screening if there is no treatment or if there is a known risk of social stigma and discrimination if it becomes known that the person has the disease. Discussion and disagreement continue as to whether genetic information should be used in family planning.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Its purpose was to make the latest technology for the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease, cancer, stroke, and related diseases available to community health care providers through the establishment of regional cooperative arrangements. The National Health Planning and Resources Development Act attempted to reduce overall health care costs and to increase acceptability, accessibility, continuity, and quality of health care services. State government developed and implemented the requirement for hospitals to obtain approval for certain projects by requiring a certificate of need.

[michelleunicorn]

TYSM

[amandalm]

Excellent