What are the three groups of practitioners are divided into?
- Independent - Physicians and Osteopaths
Independent with limited scope-Dentists Optometrists
Ancillary Providers- Nurses, Techs PAs
What are the different kinds of medical personnel?
- Medical doctors
- Nurses
- Osteopaths
How do you choose a good physician and where might you find good sources for selecting a physician?
- Medical school
2. Local accredited hospital
How often should one have a physical exam?
- Young adults every 5 years
40+ every 3-5 years
50+ every 2-3 years
60+ every year
When and how often should a mamogram be done?
Between ages 35-40.
What types of imaging techniques are used today?
- CAT scan
MRI
ultrasound
Radionuclide imaging
Discuss surgical care and the questions that should be asked prior to surgery
Is the surgery a) emergency, b) urgent, c) elective?
What are some of the medical care problems today?
- Incompetence of Dr.
impersonal care
financial abuse
malpractice
What are the four types of doctor-patient relationships?
- 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
Describe when various types of surgery is needed
- Ambulatory
unnecessary
elective
what are the fundamental rights of the patient?
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
