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What is long-term care primarily focused on?
What does emergency care provide?
Special care for accidents or sudden illness
What does mental health deal with?
Mental disorders and diseases
What are industrial health care centers?
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What is a dental office?
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What do laboratories perform?
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What does home health care provide?
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What is rehabilitation in health care?
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What is genetic counseling?
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The 4 main types of hospitals are ___, ___, ___, and ___.
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What are residential care facilities?
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What do extended care facilities provide?
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What are independent living facilities?
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3 services offered by medical clinics are ___, ___, and ___ .
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What are different types of clinics?
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What services are provided by home health care agencies?
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What is palliative care?
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What is the main goal of rehabilitation facilities?
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What services are offered by school health services?
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What does WHO stand for?
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What does USDHHS stand for?
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What does NIH stand for?
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What does OSHA stand for?
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What does AHCPR stand for?
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What services are offered by state and local health departments?
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How do nonprofit agencies receive funding?
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What services are provided by nonprofit organizations?
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What is a premium in health insurance?
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What is a deductible?
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What is 75/25 co-insurance?
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What does HMO stand for?
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What does PPO stand for?
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What is an advantage of an HMO?
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What is a disadvantage of an HMO?
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What is Medicare?
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What are State Children's Health Care Programs?
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What is worker's compensation?
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What act protects insurance coverage?
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What is the purpose of the organizational structure in a health care facility?
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Study Notes
Types of Care
- Long-term Care: Assists mainly elderly patients requiring ongoing care.
- Emergency Care: Focused on immediate treatment for accidents or sudden illnesses.
- Mental Health Care: Addresses various mental disorders and diseases.
- Industrial Health Care: Health services located within large companies or industries.
- Home Health Care: Delivers medical services in the patient's home environment.
- Rehabilitation Services: Provides physical, occupational, and therapeutic support.
Facilities and Services
- Dental Offices: Operated by one or more dentists offering dental care.
- Laboratories: Conduct specialized diagnostic tests for health assessments.
- Residential Care Facilities: Include nursing homes that provide geriatric care for self-sufficient individuals.
- Extended Care Facilities: Offer skilled nursing and rehabilitation to aid patient recovery and preparation for home return.
- Independent Living Facilities: Support individuals who can self-care with rental or purchase options for living spaces.
- Medical Clinics: Provide various services such as diagnosis, treatment, minor surgery, and basic lab testing.
Healthcare Agencies and Organizations
- WHO (World Health Organization): An international agency associated with the United Nations addressing global health issues.
- USDHHS (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services): National agency focused on health problems in the United States.
- NIH (National Institutes of Health): Research organization dedicated to studying diseases.
- OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration): Enforces safety standards to protect workers from job-related hazards.
- AHCPR (Agency for Health Care Policy and Research): Researches health care delivery quality and identifies treatment standards.
Public Health Services
- State and Local Health Departments: Offer services like immunizations, health inspections, disease control, and health statistics collection.
- Nonprofit Agencies: Rely on donations, membership fees, and grants for funding to provide support services like treatment centers and medical supplies.
Insurance and Payment Models
- Premium: Insurance fee paid by an individual for coverage.
- Deductible: Out-of-pocket amount required from the patient before insurance coverage kicks in.
- Co-insurance (75/25): Insurance company covers 75% of costs, leaving the patient responsible for 25%.
- HMO (Health Maintenance Organization): Offers managed health care services; lower fees with in-network providers.
- PPO (Preferred Provider Organization): Provides reduced rates for healthcare from contracted providers.
Government Assistance Programs
- Medicare: Federal health insurance for the elderly.
- Medicaid: Provides care for individuals with low incomes.
- State Children's Health Care Programs: Offers coverage to uninsured children whose families earn too much for Medicaid but not enough for private insurance.
- Worker's Compensation: Supports workers injured on the job.
- Tricare: Health care for military personnel.
Legal and Structural Aspects
- HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act): Protects privacy and insurance coverage for individuals.
- Organizational Structure in Healthcare: Defines lines of authority and chain of command essential for effective operation within health facilities.
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Test your knowledge of health care systems with this quiz focused on key terms and definitions. Learn about different types of care including long-term care, emergency care, and mental health services. Perfect for students studying health care concepts at any level.