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2.  health care system The medical services available to a nation’s people and manner in which these services are paid for The steps taken to keep disease or injury from happening or getting worse  preventative care A doctor trained to handle particular kinds of patients or medical conditions  specialist

3.  allied health professionals Medical professionals who perform duties which would otherwise have to be performed by doctors or nurses A plan in which private companies or government programs pay for part of a person’s medical costs  health insurance A plan that saves money by limiting the choice of doctors to patients who are members  managed care

4. In this lesson, you will learn to  identify different kinds of health care providers.  explain changes in health care settings.  describe ways people pay for health care.

5. Classifying As you read the lesson, list the different health care options. Find examples of each in your own community.

6. The Role of Health Care The health care system provides preventative care in addition to helping people who are sick or injured. health care system The medical services available to a nation’s people and manner in which these services are paid for preventative care The steps taken to keep disease or injury from happening or getting worse

7. Health Care Providers Your primary care physician may refer you to a specialist. specialist A doctor trained to handle particular kinds of patients or medical conditions

8. Health Care Providers A dental hygienist and an ophthalmic technician are examples of allied health professionals. allied health professionals Medical professionals who perform duties which would otherwise be performed by doctors or nurses

9. Health Care Providers SpecialistConditions They Treat CardiologistTreats diseases and conditions of the heart. Psychiatrist Treats and prescribes medication for patients who have mental, behavioral, or emotional problems. Osteopath Treats disorders of the human body, with special emphasis on bone, muscles, and nerves. OncologistTreats patients with all types of cancer. Dietician Treats nutrition-related diseases, works with patients to develop nutritious eating habits. NeurologistTreats diseases of the brain and nervous system.

10. Types of Health Care The patient receives treatment and then returns home. The patient stays at a hospital or other health care facility. Outpatient CareInpatient Care

11. Changes in Health Care Settings Surgery Centers Hospice Care Assisted Living Communities Facilities that offer outpatient surgical care. Facilities where terminally ill patients can live out the remainder of their lives. Facilities that offer an alternative to traditional nursing homes.

12. Covering the Cost of Health Care Many people have health insurance to help cover the cost of health care. health insurance A plan in which private companies or government programs pay for part of a person’s medical costs Traditional health insurance companies may pay up to 80 percent of the cost of outpatient care.

13. Covering the Cost of Health Care Managed care is a lower cost alternative to traditional health insurance. managed care A plan that saves money by limiting the choice of doctors to patients who are members People pay a monthly fee called a premium to the insurance company for health insurance.

14. Covering the Cost of Health Care Other health insurance alternatives include: Medicaid Medicare

15. What I Learned Recall Name two types of health care providers. Lesson 4 Review

16. What I Learned Give Examples Name two types of health care settings. Lesson 4 Review

17. What I Learned List What are some ways in which people pay for health care? Lesson 4 Review

18. Thinking Critically Evaluate How does managed care help reduce health care costs? Lesson 4 Review

19. Thinking Critically Synthesize How might an assisted living community affect the health of a senior citizen? Lesson 4 Review

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