Author Question: Which of the following factors have an effect on health care delivery? By the year 2020, it is ... (Read 54 times)

Lobcity · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which of the following factors have an effect on health care delivery?

By the year 2020, it is estimated that the number of U.S. adults over the age of 65 will be more than 53 million. Computers, bedside charting, and the ability to store and retrieve large volumes of information in databases are common in healthcare organizations.
1. Increased use of complementary and alternative medicine.
2. More knowledgeable consumers.
3. Increase in the number of elderly.
4. Decrease in chronic disease.
5. Technological advances.
6. Economics.

Question 2

A client has just been enrolled (through her employer) in an HMO. The client's previous experience with health care coverage through her employer was with a PPO. The client asks the occupational health nurse to explain the difference.

The best response by the nurse is which of the following?
1. You'll have good health care benefits, so don't worry.
2. Both the HMO and PPO are covered by your employer so it's really not your concern.
3. Your PPO offered you a choice in your health care provider as well as services. Now, you will choose a primary care provider who will evaluate your health and will coordinate all of your care.
4. You really should be happy about the HMO. You'll pay little, if any, out-of-pocket expense.

reelove4eva · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2,3,5,6
Rationale 1: Though there is an increase in complementary and alternative medicine use, this does not affect how health care is delivered.
Rationale 2: With the improved availability of health-related information, consumers are more knowledgeable, and play an active in their health care.
Rationale 3: People over age 85 are projected to be the fastest-growing population in the United States.
Rationale 4: Chronic illness is prevalent in this group.
Rationale 5: Technology related to health care is rapidly increasing, and includes improved diagnostic procedures and equipment that permits early recognition of diseases.
Rationale 6: Inflation increases all costs, and paying for healthcare services is becoming a greater problem.

Answer to Question 2

The best response by the nurse is which of the following?
1. You'll have good health care benefits, so don't worry.
2. Both the HMO and PPO are covered by your employer so it's really not your concern.
3. Your PPO offered you a choice in your health care provider as well as services. Now, you will choose a primary care provider who will evaluate your health and will coordinate all of your care.
4. You really should be happy about the HMO. You'll pay little, if any, out-of-pocket expense.