Section 24.1 The Healthcare System Slide 1 of 33 Objectives Identify the healthcare providers that work together to care for patients. Describe different types of healthcare facilities. Section 24.1 The Healthcare System Analyze how technology has affected healthcare.

Section 24.1 The Healthcare System Slide 2 of 33 Explain why you gave the answer you did. Quick Quiz Only one of the following statements is true. Which statement do you think it is? You only need to see a doctor when you are sick. A doctor will keep your personal information confidential. Health insurance covers 100% of your medical expenses. Doctors know what’s best for you, and you shouldn’t question their opinions. Switch to QuickTake version of the quiz.

Section 24.1 The Healthcare System Slide 3 of 33 The healthcare system includes Healthcare Providers all available medical services Within the healthcare system, doctors work with nurses and other healthcare providers to care for patients. the ways in which individuals pay for medical care programs aimed at preventing disease and disability

Section 24.1 The Healthcare System Slide 4 of 33 Primary care physicians take care of most people’s routine medical needs. Doctors Once licensed, a doctor can diagnose medical conditions A diagnosis (dy ug NOH sis) is a doctor’s opinion of the nature or cause of a medical condition. provide treatment write prescriptions for medication

Section 24.1 The Healthcare System Slide 5 of 33 If you have a condition that requires specialized treatment, a primary care physician will refer you to a medical specialist. Medical Specialists A medical specialist is a doctor who has received additional training in a planning to become a primary particular branch of medicine.

Section 24.1 The Healthcare System Slide 6 of 33 Medical Specialists

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Section 24.1 The Healthcare System Slide 9 of 33 Medical Specialists

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Section 24.1 The Healthcare System Slide 13 of 33 Nurses are licensed healthcare providers who work in collaboration with doctors to care for patients. Nurses Registered nurses (RNs) observe and assess patient symptoms plan the best approach to promoting recovery evaluate progress counsel patients about ways to stay healthy and prevent injury

Section 24.1 The Healthcare System Slide 14 of 33 Nurse practitioners Nurses take medical histories A diagnosis (dy ug NOH sis) is a doctor’s opinion of the nature or cause of a medical condition. perform physical exams order tests treat routine medical problems prescribe medications

Section 24.1 The Healthcare System Slide 15 of 33 Physician assistants Physician assistants perform many tasks previously done by doctors. These tasks may include taking medical histories, performing physical exams, and prescribing medications. Other Providers Physical therapists Physical therapists help patients with arthritis, muscle pain, fractures, burns, strokes, or sports injuries. Registered dietitians Registered dietitians, sometimes called nutritionists, may set up and supervise food services for institutions.

Section 24.1 The Healthcare System Slide 16 of 33 Evaluating TV Doctors Many television shows are set in hospitals. How do different shows portray healthcare providers? What effect might these shows have on viewers’ attitudes toward doctors? Evaluate a TV doctor using this questionnaire.

Section 24.1 The Healthcare System Slide 17 of 33 “Yes” answers indicate positive qualities that patients should look for in a doctor. Does the doctor give each patient the time and attention he or she needs? Does the doctor make patients feel comfortable discussing personal information? Does the doctor explain each patient’s condition in terms that are easy to understand? Is the doctor knowledgeable about patients’ conditions and medical options? Does the doctor readily admit when he or she has made a mistake?

Section 24.1 The Healthcare System Slide 18 of 33 Evaluating TV Doctors Use the checklist to evaluate a doctor from a television show. Then write a paragraph explaining whether you would be comfortable being treated by that doctor. Why or why not?

Section 24.1 The Healthcare System Slide 19 of 33 Healthcare facilities include doctors’ offices, clinics, hospitals, and long-term care centers. Healthcare Facilities These facilities offer different levels of care.

Section 24.1 The Healthcare System Slide 20 of 33 Perhaps the most frequently used healthcare facility is the doctor’s private office. Doctors’ Offices Here doctors, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants do routine examinations and tests to diagnose and treat minor illnesses and injuries. Routine healthcare provided in a doctor’s office is called primary healthcare.

Section 24.1 The Healthcare System Slide 21 of 33 A clinic is a facility in which primary healthcare is provided by one or more doctors and other healthcare providers. Clinics An outpatient is a person admitted to a clinic for tests or treatments that do not require an overnight stay. A variety of tests and surgical procedures can be performed at clinics.

Section 24.1 The Healthcare System Slide 22 of 33 Diagnosis and treatment of serious disorders require the services of a hospital. Hospitals Most hospitals also have emergency departments to treat sudden conditions or injuries. Healthcare that is given to a patient in a hospital is known as secondary healthcare. A patient who is required to stay in a hospital overnight or longer is called an inpatient. Care provided in specialty hospitals and teaching hospitals is called tertiary healthcare.

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Section 24.1 The Healthcare System Slide 24 of 33 Long-term care facilities provide services for patients with a variety of medical needs. Long-Term Care

Section 24.1 The Healthcare System Slide 25 of 33 Long-term care facilities provide services for patients with a variety of medical needs. Long-Term Care

Section 24.1 The Healthcare System Slide 26 of 33 The Internet, , and other technologies can make healthcare more efficient, and can make patients feel more involved in their care. Technology and Healthcare

Section 24.1 The Healthcare System Slide 27 of 33 Many people today gather health information on the Internet. The Internet and You should never rely on information you find on the Internet without first discussing it with your doctor. Some doctors now use to communicate with their patients about non-emergency health issues.

Section 24.1 The Healthcare System Slide 28 of 33 Many imaging techniques, including MRIs, CT scans, and X-rays, are performed with computerized equipment. Computerized Imaging Digital images allow doctors to share a patient’s results more easily with other specialists.

Section 24.1 The Healthcare System Slide 29 of 33 In a growing number of hospitals, doctors may make “virtual visits” to their patients. Robot Doctors A robot allows the doctor and patient to see each other and communicate even though they are in separate locations. “Robot doctors” may prove to be especially useful for hospitals in which medical specialists are not always on site, or when one doctor rotates around to several hospitals in one region.

Section 24.1 The Healthcare System Slide 30 of 33 Patients benefit when their body scans, test results, or medical records can be shared efficiently between providers. Electronic Health Records This type of file sharing, however, is not available everywhere. Lawmakers are pushing for nationwide electronic health records that will allow the efficient treatment of patients—no matter where they are when they get injured or become ill.

Section 24.1 The Healthcare System Slide 31 of 33 Vocabulary healthcare system All available medical services, the ways in which people pay for medical care, and programs aimed at preventing disease and disability. primary care physician A doctor who takes care of people’s routine medical needs. diagnosisA doctor’s opinion of the nature or cause of a medical condition. medical specialistA doctor who has received additional training in a particular branch of medicine. primary healthcare Routine healthcare provided in a doctor’s office.

Section 24.1 The Healthcare System Slide 32 of 33 Vocabulary outpatient A person admitted to a clinic for tests or treatments that do not require an overnight stay. secondary healthcare Healthcare given to a patient in a hospital. inpatientA patient who is required to stay in a hospital overnight or longer. tertiary healthcare Healthcare provided in specialty hospitals and teaching hospitals.

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