CMN 260 Exam 1 UIUC (2023/2024) Already Graded A

CMN 260 Exam 1 UIUC (2023/2024) Already Graded A Health "State of complete physical, mental, and social well-being; not merely the absence of disease" (World Health Organization, 1948) Not simply the opposite of being sick, broader than that Communication "The process of understanding and sharing meaning" (Pearson and Nelson, 1991) Previous experiences shape later experiences, involves personal goals, is interdependent (mutual influence), shared meaning Health Communication The way we seek, process, and share health information." (Kreps and Thorton, 1992) Importance of health communication *Communication is crucial to the success of healthcare encounters *Communication helps healthcare organizations operate effectively *Communication is an important confidence and coping ability *Wise use of mass media can help people learn about health and minimize the influence of unhealthy an unrealistic media portrayal *Effective communication saves time and money *The health industry is rich with career opportunities Biomedical Model Health is a physical phenomenon that can be explained, identified, and treated through physical means Communication: talk is centered around physical symptoms, providers dominate conversations, patients have little input Efficient, definitive CON: makes patient feel process is "mechanic" instead of sensitive to their emotions Biopsychosicial Model Health seen not solely a physical phenomenon, but as a combination of feelings, ideas, and experiences Accounts for: physical conditions(biology), thoughts and beliefs(psychological), and social expectations and experiences Communication: more thorough, can address patients' personal concerns CONS: time consuming and difficult Sociocultural Model Health seen as complex array of factors involving personal choice, social dynamics, and culture Accounts for: social variables/barriers (prejudice, access to health services), culture Communication: also more thorough than biomedical, addresses patient's environment CONS: time consuming and difficult Pooled risk the transfer of risks between high and low risk groups adverse selection people who insurance tend to stay, those who don't leave, this raises costs as pool becomes "riskier" moral hazard individuals will seek out more care when they don't pay for it themselves