Patient-Centered Medical Homes
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
What is a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)? -
correct answer ✅A healthcare delivery system that is based on the
partnership of a healthcare team with the focus on the patient's
whole health
What is meant by "patient-centered" in PCMH's? -
correct answer ✅The patients have the support they need to
participate in their own care
What is primary care? -
correct answer ✅Services that address the main concerns of a
patients health
When were PCMH's first introduced? -
correct answer ✅The term was first used in 1967, but the idea is
relatively new (last 5 years)
What has been the "driving force" behind the development of
PCMH's? -
correct answer ✅Physicians
, Patient-Centered Medical Homes
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Why do we need PCMH's in American Healthcare? -
correct answer ✅-Makes it more convenient for patients to seek
medical attention
-Puts more responsibility on the patient to be obligated to their
own care
Why would we be hesitant about implementing PCMH's? -
correct answer ✅-They can be costly (initial investment & LT)
-They have not yet been tested/LT impact unknown
-High potential for abusers
-Shortage of PCP's
-"Turf wars" with HCP's
What are the *components* of a PCMH? -
correct answer ✅-Personal Physician
-Physician-directed Medical Practice
-Whole person/health orientation
-Coordinated/integrated care
-Quality and Safety
-Enhanced Access
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
What is a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)? -
correct answer ✅A healthcare delivery system that is based on the
partnership of a healthcare team with the focus on the patient's
whole health
What is meant by "patient-centered" in PCMH's? -
correct answer ✅The patients have the support they need to
participate in their own care
What is primary care? -
correct answer ✅Services that address the main concerns of a
patients health
When were PCMH's first introduced? -
correct answer ✅The term was first used in 1967, but the idea is
relatively new (last 5 years)
What has been the "driving force" behind the development of
PCMH's? -
correct answer ✅Physicians
, Patient-Centered Medical Homes
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Why do we need PCMH's in American Healthcare? -
correct answer ✅-Makes it more convenient for patients to seek
medical attention
-Puts more responsibility on the patient to be obligated to their
own care
Why would we be hesitant about implementing PCMH's? -
correct answer ✅-They can be costly (initial investment & LT)
-They have not yet been tested/LT impact unknown
-High potential for abusers
-Shortage of PCP's
-"Turf wars" with HCP's
What are the *components* of a PCMH? -
correct answer ✅-Personal Physician
-Physician-directed Medical Practice
-Whole person/health orientation
-Coordinated/integrated care
-Quality and Safety
-Enhanced Access
