Challenging Questions Flashcards
A patient who needs emergent surgery says, “I can’t afford the cost of staying in the hospital. I have no insurance. Just give me something to relieve the pain and I will leave.”
“I know that you are concerned about medical costs, but your life will be in danger if you don’t have surgery. Let our social workers help you with the cost is~n sues.
What is an ECG?
It’s a test which records the electrical activity of your heart through small electrode patches that will be attached to the skin of your chest, arm, & leg.
It can check your heart rhythm, blood flow to the heart muscles, diagnose a heart attack, & show the presence of abnormal electrolytes in the body.
What is prostate disease?
Prostate is a gland in men involved in making semen. It surrounds a part of the ureter or the tube where urine flows from the bladder.
Prostate enlargement is very common after the age of 50 & when it gets too large, it can cause some symptoms like dribbling after urination or a need to go often, especially at night.
