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Midterm HSC300 Questions and Correct
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Define Health
Ans: A state of complete physical mental and social well being
and not merely the absence of disease
Define Health communication
Ans: The way we seek, process and share health information
what are the three key aspects of transitional model of communication
Ans: Collaborative : Simultaneously sending and receiving
messages including non verbal cues
Multiples levels of meaning - many people interpret messages
literally. However we must take into account why, when and
how it was said as well as what wasn't said/
Context and culture: We are all influenced by the larger
environment and the context within.
What is the transactional model
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Ans: proposes that people collaborate to construct meaning in
a process of ongoing, reciprocal influence. It is a sophisticated
process that happens among people, amid many factors that
influence how people behave what sense they make of different
situations.
Health care models
Ans: Biomedical model : health is a physical phenomenon that
can be explained, identified ad treated through physical means.
Biopsychosocial model: This model takes into account pe oples
physical condition, their thoughts beliefs and social
expectations
Sociocultural model: This model believes that health reflects a
complex array of factors involving personal choice, social
dynamics and culture.
what are the six reasons why we must study health communication?
Ans: 1. Communication is crucial to the success of health care
encounters
2. Wise use of social media and mass media can help people
learn about health and minimize unhealth and unrealistic media
portrayals.
3. Communication is an important source of personal
confidence and coping ability
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4. effective communication saves time and money
5. Communication helps health care organizations operate
effectively
6. Health communication may be important to you because of
career opportunities
What are the current issues in healthcare
Ans: 1. early preventative care :
2. access to the health disparities :
3. navigating a complex system:
4. cost and efficiency
5. treatment
6. patient empowerment
social changes
Ans:
conventical insurance
Ans:
HMO/PPO
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Midterm HSC300 Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
Define Health
Ans: A state of complete physical mental and social well being
and not merely the absence of disease
Define Health communication
Ans: The way we seek, process and share health information
what are the three key aspects of transitional model of communication
Ans: Collaborative : Simultaneously sending and receiving
messages including non verbal cues
Multiples levels of meaning - many people interpret messages
literally. However we must take into account why, when and
how it was said as well as what wasn't said/
Context and culture: We are all influenced by the larger
environment and the context within.
What is the transactional model
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Ans: proposes that people collaborate to construct meaning in
a process of ongoing, reciprocal influence. It is a sophisticated
process that happens among people, amid many factors that
influence how people behave what sense they make of different
situations.
Health care models
Ans: Biomedical model : health is a physical phenomenon that
can be explained, identified ad treated through physical means.
Biopsychosocial model: This model takes into account pe oples
physical condition, their thoughts beliefs and social
expectations
Sociocultural model: This model believes that health reflects a
complex array of factors involving personal choice, social
dynamics and culture.
what are the six reasons why we must study health communication?
Ans: 1. Communication is crucial to the success of health care
encounters
2. Wise use of social media and mass media can help people
learn about health and minimize unhealth and unrealistic media
portrayals.
3. Communication is an important source of personal
confidence and coping ability
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4. effective communication saves time and money
5. Communication helps health care organizations operate
effectively
6. Health communication may be important to you because of
career opportunities
What are the current issues in healthcare
Ans: 1. early preventative care :
2. access to the health disparities :
3. navigating a complex system:
4. cost and efficiency
5. treatment
6. patient empowerment
social changes
Ans:
conventical insurance
Ans:
HMO/PPO
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