Evolution of Health Care and Nursing

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What was the profession of physicians in Ancient Egypt?

Priests

What medical treatment was commonly used by Ancient Egyptians?

Bloodletting

During what time period did the Ancient Egyptians predominantly practice bloodletting?

3000 BC - 300 BC

Which group in Ancient Egypt primarily used bloodletting as a medical treatment?

Physicians

What was the dual role of Ancient Egyptian physicians?

Priests and physicians

What is the main purpose of Medicaid?

To provide medical assistance for the poor with low income

Who funds Medicaid?

Federal and state governments

Who is eligible for Medicaid assistance?

Individuals with very low income

Which population group does Medicaid primarily serve?

The poor with a very low income

What type of program is Medicaid?

Medical assistance program for the poor

What are some of the forces responsible for the changes in health care delivery and nursing?

Societal, economic, and political forces

In which centuries did the societal, economic, technologic, scientific, and political forces evolve?

20th and 21st centuries

Which type of force has not played a significant role in the changes in health care delivery and nursing?

Environmental

Which forces from the list have had a direct impact on nursing practice?

Societal and political forces

What are some of the key drivers of change in health care delivery throughout history?

Scientific breakthroughs

Which factor can influence access to care based on the information provided?

Race

In addition to race, which other factor mentioned can affect access to care?

Ethnicity

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor influencing access to care?

Social media presence

Based on the information provided, which factor is unlikely to affect access to care?

Occupation

Which demographic characteristic plays a role in varying access to care as per the text?

Gender identity

Why are uninsured people more likely to have poor health status?

They have limited access to healthcare services.

What is a consequence of uninsured individuals being less likely to receive medical care?

They often rely on emergency rooms for healthcare needs.

How does being uninsured affect the likelihood of being diagnosed later?

It reduces the chances of timely screenings and check-ups.

Which factor contributes to uninsured people having poor health status?

Having limited access to preventive care.

In what way does lack of insurance affect the medical care received by uninsured individuals?

It limits their ability to afford necessary treatments.

Explore the changes in health care delivery and nursing brought about by societal, economic, technologic, scientific, and political forces throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.

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