Management of Healthcare System

QUESTION 1

1. The United States was the first country to earn the distinction of “developed.”

True

False

5 points   

QUESTION 2

1. Developing countries struggle daily to meet the healthcare needs of their people.

True

False

5 points   

QUESTION 3

1. According to the textbook, the United States has managed the healthcare system into disrepair.

True

False

QUESTION 4

1. In 2006, the United States spent more money per capita on healthcare than any other country.

True

False

5 points   

QUESTION 5

1. A “developing” country is also known as underdeveloped and non-industrialized.

True

False

5 points   

QUESTION 6

1. True access is defined as being able to get to and from services, having the ability to pay for the services, and receiving the appropriate care to resolve healthcare concerns while in the system.

True

False

QUESTION 7

1. Write an essay discussing the various causes and solutions for a patient’s inability to pay for medications (prescriptions).

   Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

QUESTION 8

1. Accurately reading cultural verbal and non-verbal cues, such as understanding that an Asian woman describing her heart hurting might be describing depression, is very important in health care. Describe at least two methods for preventing the misinterpretation of cultural cues.

   Your response should be at least 200 words in length.