Chapter 1 Flashcards
People or organizations that provide health care , including doctors , nurses , clinics , and agencies.
Providers
People or organizations paying for healthcare services.
Payers
Why do people need long term care
People that stay in these facilities need 24 hr skilled care
What is terminal illness?
A illness that will eventually cause death to a person.
Conditions that last a long period of time or even a life time ?
Chronic illness
What are some chronic illnesses?
Heart disease , physical disabilities, even dementia
What is home care ?
Care that is provided to a person in their home .
24 hr skilled care given in hospital, and ambulatory surgical centers for people who require short term care?
Acute care
Subacute care is given when ?
A person needs less care but more monitoring
People who have had treatments , procedures or surgeries and need short term care?
Outpatient care
Health insurance plans employ cost control strategies is call?
Managed care
What are examples of managed care ?
Hmo or ppo
Insurance program for 65 or older or people who have disabilities?
Medicare
Insurance program for low income ?
Medicaid
What can cause trauma ?
Discrimination, abuse , neglect, violence, poverty , prison, military combat
