WGU C425 Objective assessment study guide with complete solution

WGU C425 Objective assessment study guide with complete solution VISN-veterans integrated service networks coordinates its own services and receives federal funds/ The hallmark of US healthcare industry Access is restricted to those who -Have health insurance through employer -are covered under a government program -can afford to buy insurance out of pocket -are abel to pay for services privately Holistic medicine treast the whole person/ incorporates alternative therapies acute relatively severe, episodic and ofte treatable ex:myocardial,infarct,lack of kidney function Subacute postacute treatment after discharge ex: head trauma, ventilator chronic less severe, but long continuous. Can be controlled but can lead to serious complications ex: asthma, diabetes, hypertension medical model emphasizes illness rather than wellness Holistic& preventative care Needs to be adopted to significantly improve health of Americans Required for holistic care Individual responsibility and community partnerships American medical association helped galvanize the profession and protect the interest of physicians Managed care has become the primary vehicle for insurance and delivery, consolidation of purchasing power Telemedicine integration of the telecommunication systems into distant care giving medical tourism receiving healthcare abroad osteopathic medicine practiced by DOs, emphasizes the musculoskeletal system, such as correction of joint tissues MDs trained in allopathic medicine which views treatment as active intervention to produce a counteracting reaction in an attempt to neutralize the effects of disease