Health Science Unit 1 lab - What the US health care system...

Dr. Katz makes an appointment for one of his trauma patients. Why does she not keep this appointment?

• her ride doesn't show up

• she can't afford it

• she had a schedule conflict

• She forgot

What does the US health care system assume about its patients?

• they can take off work in the middle of the day

• they can read

• they have a working telephone

• all of the above

How did Dr. Katz treat his patient differently after learning that he was illiterate?

• He sent him back to school

• He taught him to read

• He went over the instructions verbally

• All of the above

Diabetics are at risk for a life-threatening side effect of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) when they don't have enough food?

• True

• False

Why can many middle-class people handle medical problems more easily than people who earn lower incomes?

• They have resources to deal with medical problems

• They have flexibility in their jobs and schedules

• They have better insurance

• All of the above

What is not a way to help take care of the needs of the homeless and those who do not have a steady supply of food?

• Assume they know about programs and resources

• Give the homeless a place to live.

• Add food pantries at primary care clinics and distribute maps of community food banks and soup kitchens

• Get patients enrolled in supplemental nutrition programs.

What does Dr. Katz believe will offer the biggest benefit to low-income patients?

• watching exercise videos on youtube

• having a primary care doctor

• more vegetables

• a translator

A primary care doctor would benefit low-income patients because

• they would have a team of people who can help them access the services they need

• they would benefit from the care and continuity

• they will have the possibility for healthy relatinoships with their care providers

• all of the above