Old material questions Flashcards
According to the world health organization (WHO), HEALTH, is a state of _____
complete physical, mental and social well-being and nor merely about the absence of disease or infirmity
_____ is an approach to patient care that takes the interaction of the physical, mental and social aspects of the patient into account when assessing, planning and carrying out that care.
Holistic Care
Health is at the center of these three factors
Biological
Psychological
Sociological
Six Principles that can help us as clinicians utilize a Holistic Approach to patient care
- Always obtain a thorough, detailed History from your patient.
- Always perform a detailed and extensive Physical Examination.
- Always consider Biological, Psychological, and Sociological Factors.
- Treat the patient, not just the diagnosis.
- Provide detailed but simple education to your patient.
- Challenge your patient to be the captain of their own health.
The concept of a _____ grew into an approach to Medicine developing a partnership between families and medicine
Medical home
Five basic features of PCMH
Comprehensive Care.
Patient-Centered Care.
Coordinated Care.
Accessible Services.
Quality & Safety.
Benefits of PCMH for Patients
Engaged, happier, more satisfied patients
Better coordinated, more comprehensive and personalized care
Improved access to medical care and services
Improved health outcomes* especially pts with chronic conditions
Benefits of PCMH for the practice
Joy in Practice: Increased provider and staff member satisfaction or not?
Practitioners and staff members who Practice at the top of their license “OTP”
Improved Safety and Quality of care
Benefits of PCMH for $
A more efficient use of practice resources, resulting in cost savings
Opportunities to participate in payment incentives for adopting the functions of a PCMH
Practice that is prepared to succeed once and “if” primary care reform has become widespread
