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What is the individual annual spending on healthcare?
$10,000
what is medical tourism and why would we use it
a practice of going across international borders to receive medical treatment
Diagnostic Services
diagnose or
treat specific physical conditions, like disease or injuries
Support Services
pathway which includes ensuring a therapeutic environment for patients
Therapeutic Services
pathway which includes maintaining and improving a patient’s overall health in
the long term
What is the purposed of electronic medical records?
patient files which are easily shared between medical professionals to facilitate
collaborations when treating a patient
What allows individuals to have access to health insurance?
national health insurance regulations
What contributes to the growth of the healthcare industry?
primitive health care
Medical innovations
prevent the spread of some of the most dangerous diseases.
Which countries are leaders in medical innovation?
the US
What is the 3rd leading cause of hospitalization?
Depression
Primitive healthcare can be described as what?
humans making changes in their environments so they are healthier
why is published medical research important?
medical facilities began to be regulated and
standardized, which allowed for the ability to control infection for the first time, making
medical treatment safer and more effective.
What is the job description of a risk manager?
collect
information on the types of problems or risks that occur on a daily basis at a medical
facility.
What is the job description of an interpreter?
support service professionals
who are critical to ensuring every patient in the United States receives effective and
comprehensive care.