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Ch. 1 - Health Care Trends Flashcards

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1
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Why is more attention being focused on wellness and disease prevention?

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As our population ages, the need for medical advanced becomes more urgent

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What do holistic approaches to health care entail?

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Treating the whole person, not just the physical body

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What kinds of therapies are becoming more mainstream and are being combined with Western medical practices?

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Therapies from a variety of cultures, including Indian and Chinese medicine

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What has the growing population of older adults facing chronic health problems led to?

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Greater demand for health care professionals

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People are living longer, more productive lives, thanks to ________ ________.

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Scientific advances

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The older population is projected to ______ between 2003 to 2030.

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double

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More people are currently taking a more ________ approach to their own health.

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proactive

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What simple changes in a person’s behavior can bring about positive health benefits?

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Balanced diet
Exercise
Stopping smoking

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What kinds of routine examinations save lives by detecting diseases early?

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Blood pressure and cholesterol screenings
Pap smears
Breast self-exams

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What is an alternative to holistic medicine?

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Alternative medicine

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What are complementary therapies?

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Therapies that typically promote healing through nutrition, exercise, or relaxation

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What kinds of complementary therapies are culturally based?

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Yoga and meditation

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What kinds of complementary therapies are most related to conventional medical techniques?

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Chiropractic medicine & massage therapy

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What is homeopathy?

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Holistic system of healing that focuses on stimulating the body’s ability to heal itself by giving very small doses of highly diluted substances
Based on the principle of similars

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What is the principle of similars?

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“Like cures like”

States that a disease can be cured by a substance that produces similar symptoms in healthy people

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Where are homeopathic remedies derived from?

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Diluted natural substances

17
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Why do patients with the same condition often receive different homeopathic treatments?

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Treatments are highly individualized

18
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What are acupuncture and aromatherapy designed to promote?

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Balance, peace, harmony, and relaxation

19
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What is acupuncture?

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Needles are inserted through the skin at certain points to treat diseases or relieve pain

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What is aromatherapy?

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The face and body are massaged with oils made from herbs, flowers, and fruits

21
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What do aromatherapy treatments do?

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Reduce anxiety and muscle tension

Help relieve common aches and pains

22
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What are the benefits of aromatherapy?

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More restful sleep
Boosted immune system
Overall sense of well-being

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What is chiropractic medicine?

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Medicine that uses adjustments of body structures (usually the spine) to promote healing

24
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What is a chiropractic diagnosis?

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Typically made by examining a person’s health history, along with a physical exam and x-rays, if necessary

25
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Why is health care specialization more popular today?

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Many health care providers can no longer keep up with all the advances being made in all areas

26
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What is the role of a general practitioner?

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Physician who diagnoses and treats a variety of common health problems

27
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What kinds of health care providers do hospitalized patients typically come in contact with?

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Registered nurses
Physician assistants
Respiratory therapists
Pharmacists
Dieticians
Physical therapists
Students
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What can seeing a host of different health care providers lead to for patients?

A

Confusion about their care and treatments

29
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What can a patient’s confusion about care and treatments also lead to?

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Loss of continuity of care
Conflicting plans of care
Too much or too little medication
High health care costs

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