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What is a key reason for the licensing of doctors?
What is a key reason for the licensing of doctors?
What is an example of intermediate inputs used in hospitals?
What is an example of intermediate inputs used in hospitals?
How do the goals of doctors differ from those of gas station owners?
How do the goals of doctors differ from those of gas station owners?
What might be a negative consequence of licensing physicians?
What might be a negative consequence of licensing physicians?
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What validates the quality of a doctor's service to patients?
What validates the quality of a doctor's service to patients?
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How does the licensing of gas station owners differ from that of doctors, according to the provided information?
How does the licensing of gas station owners differ from that of doctors, according to the provided information?
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What type of capital goods are mentioned as being integral in hospitals?
What type of capital goods are mentioned as being integral in hospitals?
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What underlying motivation can be inferred regarding the supply of healthcare providers?
What underlying motivation can be inferred regarding the supply of healthcare providers?
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What aspect of health care distinguishes it from most other goods and services?
What aspect of health care distinguishes it from most other goods and services?
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How does the mortality rate differ between age groups according to the given data?
How does the mortality rate differ between age groups according to the given data?
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What behavior is associated with an increased probability of dying?
What behavior is associated with an increased probability of dying?
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What characteristic of mortality rates in infants is mentioned in the content?
What characteristic of mortality rates in infants is mentioned in the content?
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Which of the following behaviors can reduce mortality according to the content?
Which of the following behaviors can reduce mortality according to the content?
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What is a primary factor in predicting mortality rates that can be influenced by personal choices?
What is a primary factor in predicting mortality rates that can be influenced by personal choices?
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What percentage of mortality rate is seen in the 15-24 age group as per the data provided?
What percentage of mortality rate is seen in the 15-24 age group as per the data provided?
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In terms of health as an investment, which of the following behaviors can be categorized as harmful?
In terms of health as an investment, which of the following behaviors can be categorized as harmful?
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What is a distinguishing feature of some private hospitals?
What is a distinguishing feature of some private hospitals?
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Which innovation aspect includes the introduction of new surgical techniques?
Which innovation aspect includes the introduction of new surgical techniques?
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Which medical imaging technique is considered a significant technological advancement?
Which medical imaging technique is considered a significant technological advancement?
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What was a common risk associated with earlier hernia surgeries?
What was a common risk associated with earlier hernia surgeries?
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What does 'capital stock' in health care include?
What does 'capital stock' in health care include?
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What type of innovations contribute to the vast array of drugs now available on the market?
What type of innovations contribute to the vast array of drugs now available on the market?
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What purpose do laparoscopes serve in modern surgeries?
What purpose do laparoscopes serve in modern surgeries?
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How has the process of hernia surgery changed from the past to today?
How has the process of hernia surgery changed from the past to today?
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What is a key principle of the Hippocratic Oath regarding patient care?
What is a key principle of the Hippocratic Oath regarding patient care?
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Which group constitutes the majority of the workforce in healthcare facilities?
Which group constitutes the majority of the workforce in healthcare facilities?
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What percentage of all civilian workers in the United States are employed in the healthcare industry?
What percentage of all civilian workers in the United States are employed in the healthcare industry?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of occupation within the healthcare field?
Which of the following is NOT a type of occupation within the healthcare field?
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Which type of facility is primarily associated with a significant employment sector for healthcare workers?
Which type of facility is primarily associated with a significant employment sector for healthcare workers?
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What is one factor that contributes to wage variation within the healthcare sector?
What is one factor that contributes to wage variation within the healthcare sector?
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Which statement accurately describes the ownership of hospitals?
Which statement accurately describes the ownership of hospitals?
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Which of the following is an example of a health service establishment?
Which of the following is an example of a health service establishment?
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What does the 'PRE' in the PRECEDE-PROCEED model primarily involve?
What does the 'PRE' in the PRECEDE-PROCEED model primarily involve?
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Which of the following best describes the aim of PROCEED in the PRECEDE-PROCEED model?
Which of the following best describes the aim of PROCEED in the PRECEDE-PROCEED model?
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What is involved in the ecological assessment of the PRECEDE phase?
What is involved in the ecological assessment of the PRECEDE phase?
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What is a primary focus of the impact evaluation in the PROCEED phase?
What is a primary focus of the impact evaluation in the PROCEED phase?
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Which component of PRECEDE involves identifying health determinants of social problems?
Which component of PRECEDE involves identifying health determinants of social problems?
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What does the term 'administrative and policy factors' refer to in the PRECEDE model?
What does the term 'administrative and policy factors' refer to in the PRECEDE model?
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Which of the following describes a key goal of the PRECEDE-PROCEED model?
Which of the following describes a key goal of the PRECEDE-PROCEED model?
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What is not a part of the process evaluation in the PROCEED phase?
What is not a part of the process evaluation in the PROCEED phase?
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Study Notes
### Health Care Demand
- Spending on health care is an investment with future benefits.
- Mortality rates increase with age showing the impact of healthcare choices.
- Lifestyle choices greatly influence mortality rates, such as smoking or diet.
- Avoiding unhealthy behaviors is investing in your future.
Supply of Health Care
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Doctors
- Have a rigorous education and licensing process.
- Licensing limits competition but ensures quality.
- Doctors are guided by the Hippocratic Oath to prioritize patient well-being.
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Other Health Care Workers
- The industry employs a diverse workforce including nurses, technicians, and administrative staff.
- Hospitals are the main employer and women constitute a majority of the workforce.
- Wages vary across different occupations within the sector.
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Health Care Capital
- The industry includes various establishments: hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, etc.
- Ownership of hospitals is mixed: public, private, and non-profit.
- Pharmaceutical production facilities and medical equipment manufacturers contribute to the capital stock.
Technological Progress
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Product Innovations
- New drugs and medical devices are developed through research and development.
- Modern technology has significantly advanced healthcare, such as MRI machines.
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Process Innovations
- Surgical procedures have evolved significantly in recent years, becoming less invasive and more effective.
- Laparoscopy is an example of an innovative approach in surgery.
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Sustaining the Supply of Healthcare Services
- Requires a multi-faceted approach involving policymakers, healthcare providers, and stakeholders.
Models of Service Utilization
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PRECEDE/PROCEED Model
- Provides a framework for assessing health needs and planning public health programs.
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PRECEDE (Planning Phase)
- Involves assessing social, epidemiological, ecological, and administrative factors.
- Identifies target population, determinants of health, and appropriate interventions.
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PROCEED (Implementation and Evaluation Phase)
- Focuses on program implementation, process evaluation, impact evaluation, and outcome evaluation.
- Assesses program reach, behavior change, and health outcomes.
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Andersen's Model
- This model explores factors influencing health services utilization, including predisposing, enabling, and need factors.
- Predisposing factors include individual beliefs, values, and attitudes.
- Enabling factors relate to resources and opportunities influencing health service access.
- Need factors represent the perceived health status and need for care.
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Explore the critical aspects of health care demand and supply in this quiz. Understand how spending on health care is not just an expense but an investment in the future. Additionally, learn about the roles of various health care professionals and the structure of health care services.