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The Health Care Environment Flashcards

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large health care institutions that provide a wide range of medical, surgical,
and diagnostic services

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Hospitals

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equipped to handle complex health conditions, from
emergency care to long-term treatment

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Hospitals

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3
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cater to every disease but not specific ones

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General hospitals

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Specializes in a particular or a group of related ailments only

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Specialized hospitals

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5
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Offers an educational program to future medical professionals

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Teaching hospitals

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Services Provided

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  • Emergency services
  • Intensive care
  • Surgery
  • Diagnostics
  • Inpatient care
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7
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Interdisciplinary approach is collaboration among:
- Doctors
- Nurses
- Specialists
- Other healthcare workers

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Hospitals

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smaller health care settings that typically provide outpatient
services, such as routine check-ups, minor surgeries, and preventive care

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Clinics

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offers general diagnoses or treatments without an overnight stay

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General clinics

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provides advanced diagnostic or treatment services for specific diseases or parts of the body

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Specialist clinic

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Common services: Vaccinations, diagnostic tests, minor treatments

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Clinics

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12
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Focus: Primary care and specialized services without overnight stays

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Clinics

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designed to provide care for patients with psychological or
psychiatric conditions

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Mental health facilities

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14
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an institution providing residential care for people with mental conditions

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Psychiatric hospitals

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volunteer assistance that provides counseling, assistance or guidance, either in person or by telephone, to persons with mental illness or serious emotional disturbance

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Counseling centers

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Centers for addiction of substances such as drugs and alcohol

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Substance abuse treatment centers

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Services: Psychotherapy, medication management, rehabilitation programs.

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Mental Health Facilities

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Objective: Stabilize mental health conditions and provide ongoing treatment

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Mental Health Facilities

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cater to individuals who require long-term care due to chronic
illness, disability, or aging

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Long-term Residential Facilities

20
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a private institution providing residential accommodations with healthcare, especially for elderly people

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Nursing homes

21
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caters people with disabilities

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Assisted living facilities

22
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Services: Medical care, personal care (bathing, dressing), therapy
services.

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Long-term Residential Facilities

23
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Focus: Providing continuous care and support for daily living activities.

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Long-term Residential Facilities

24
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not that severe but mentally challenged; not just your brain, but behaviors

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Psychological

25
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includes higher conditions, severe mental illness

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Psychiatric

26
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focused on providing comfort and support to patients with
terminal illnesses

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Hospice

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Services: Pain management, emotional and spiritual support, family counseling

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Hospice

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Objective: Enhance quality of life in the final stages, rather than cure

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Hospice

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Team-based approach: Physicians, nurses, social workers, and
chaplains collaborate to provide holistic care.

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Hospice

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provided without an overnight stay. _______________________
cater to patients with minor health issues that don’t require hospitalization

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Outpatient/Ambulatory Care

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Examples: Day surgeries, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation

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Outpatient/Ambulatory Care

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Services: Routine procedures and follow-up care

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Outpatient/Ambulatory Care

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Convenience: Patients receive treatment and go home the same day

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Outpatient/Ambulatory Care

34
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aims to reduce the risk of disease or detect it early

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Preventive Care

35
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Services: Immunizations, health screenings, wellness exams, and
lifestyle counseling

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Preventive Care

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Focus: Promoting health and preventing illness

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Preventive Care

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Importance: Early intervention reduces long-term health care costs and improves patient outcomes.

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Preventive Care

38
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allows patients to receive medical care in the comfort of their homes

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Home Health Care

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Services: Nursing care, physical therapy, personal care, and medical equipment assistance

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Home Health Care

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Target group: Elderly, disabled, post-surgical patients

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Home Health Care

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Benefits: Promotes recovery and independence in a familiar environment

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Home Health Care

42
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he provision of health care services using technology such as video conferencing and mobile apps

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Telemedicine

43
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Services: Virtual consultations, remote monitoring, and patient education

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Telemedicine

44
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Benefits: Increased access to care, particularly in remote areas

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Telemedicine

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Challenges: Requires stable internet access, may lack personal interaction

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Telemedicine

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