Ch 5

Question 1

What are the three groups of practitioners are divided into?

Answer 1

1. Independent - Physicians and Osteopaths
   Independent with limited scope-Dentists Optometrists
   Ancillary Providers- Nurses, Techs PAs

Question 2

What are the different kinds of medical personnel?

Answer 2

1. Medical doctors
2. Nurses
3. Osteopaths

Question 3

How do you choose a good physician and where might you find good sources for selecting a physician?

Answer 3

1. Medical school

2. Local accredited hospital

Question 4

How often should one have a physical exam?

Answer 4

1. Young adults every 5 years
   40+ every 3-5 years
   50+ every 2-3 years
   60+ every year

Question 5

When and how often should a mamogram be done?

Answer 5

Between ages 35-40.

Question 6

What types of imaging techniques are used today?

Answer 6

1. CAT scan
   MRI
   ultrasound
   Radionuclide imaging

Question 7

Discuss surgical care and the questions that should be asked prior to surgery

Answer 7

Is the surgery a) emergency, b) urgent, c) elective?

Question 8

What are some of the medical care problems today?

Answer 8

1. Incompetence of Dr.
   impersonal care
   financial abuse
   malpractice

Question 9

What are the four types of doctor-patient relationships?

Answer 9

1. Paternalistic - Dr. decides what’s best
   Informative-considers facts, informs pt
   Interpretive- Clarifies pts values
   Deliberative- promotes health related values, helps guide choice of intervention

Question 10

Describe when various types of surgery is needed

Answer 10

1. Ambulatory
   unnecessary
   elective

Question 11

what are the fundamental rights of the patient?

Answer 11

to receive information from physician
make decisions regarding the health care that is recommended
right to courtesy, dignity, respect
confidentiality
continuity of health care
basic right to have available adequate health care