Mod 1 intro Flashcards
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What is a belief?
A psychological state in which an individual holds a statement to be true
Beliefs can influence attitudes and behaviors.
Define culture in the context of health.
A system of shared behaviors, morals/values, beliefs, practices and knowledge for a particular society or social group.
Culture plays a crucial role in shaping health behaviors and perceptions.
What is a disease?
A physiological condition within the body which impairs normal functioning and generally manifests with specific signs and symptoms.
Causes of diseases may be known or unknown.
What is a diagnostic test?
A test to ascertain the health status of an individual or the presence of a particular condition.
Diagnostic tests are essential for early detection and treatment.
What is the Fee-for-Service Model?
A type of health care where an individual seeks care and pays for the care received from each provider on a per visit basis.
This model contrasts with pre-paid or capitation models.
How is global health defined?
There is no one definition of global health.
Global health encompasses various aspects of health that transcend national boundaries.
What is globalization?
The growing flow and sharing of ideas, people, resources and disease vectors across borders as the world economy integrates.
Globalization increases interdependence among nations.
Define a health system.
An organization of people, resources and institutions that delivers health care to meet individuals’ health needs.
A health system may not be a defined organization but rather socially organized responses to disease.
What is health care?
A human-created process which is the product of multiple interacting components including social beliefs, physical environment, political climate, economic development, and types of diseases present.
These components interact to shape the delivery and quality of health care.
What is insurance?
A financial arrangement in which a company promises compensation in the event of loss or injury in exchange for a specific annual payment.
Insurance is a key component of risk management in health care.
What characterizes a managed care system?
Access to care is negotiated through third party payers and payment limitations restrict the care received.
Managed care aims to reduce unnecessary health care costs.
What is a market economy?
A system of producing, distributing, and allocating resources based upon the interaction of supply and demand.
In a free market economy, there is no government regulation or interference.
What is a medical practitioner?
A member of a profession who engages in that occupation and delivers medical care.
Practitioners can include doctors, nurses, and other health professionals.
What is a pre-existing condition?
A health condition or illness that is present in an individual before applying for insurance or electing to have a medical procedure.
Pre-existing conditions can affect insurance coverage and costs.
Who are private payers?
People who pay for health with private insurance, health savings accounts, or out-of-pocket payments.
Private payers also include healthcare facilities and charity organizations.
What are public payers?
Federal or state controlled health care providers, such as Medicare, Medicaid, and the Veterans Administration.
Public payers often provide coverage for low-income individuals and specific populations.
What does racial disparity refer to?
A significant difference in the number and percentage of members of a particular racial group in comparison with other groups in terms of access to goods and services.
Racial disparities can impact health outcomes and access to care.
What are socioeconomic factors?
Factors such as income, occupation, education, wealth, and social position in relation to others.
These factors are strong predictors of an individual’s health.
What are syndemics?
Epidemics that aggregate with other diseases in vulnerable populations to massively increase risk for death.
An example of syndemics is the interaction between Influenza and other health conditions.
