Choosing Health Services

Harry has medical insurance through an HMO. He would like to see a podiatrist about the foot pain he has been having. What is the first step he will have to take in order to see his podiatrist? A. schedule a visit to a specialist out-of-network B. get a referral from his primary care physician C. arrange a meeting with his HMO provider D. get a hospital to diagnose his condition

*Which of the following goals is NOT a focus of typical community health promotion efforts? A. lower prescription costs B. long-term health C. disease prevention D. senior citizen health

Which type of doctor treats the largest range of ailments? A. anesthesiologist B. neurologist C. pediatrician D. psychiatrist

*Community healthcare clinics often receive some level of government funding, so in many cases, they can __________. A. purchase expensive medical equipment B. offer financial assistance to low-income patients C. hire hundreds of doctors D. pay for more students to become doctors

How does a health savings account (HSA) help people save money? A. The money grows like an investment account. B. People only have to spend half of the money that they save. C. People are able to keep the money that they save after medical bills are paid. D. The money is in a tax-free account.

Personal trainers perform completely different functions for their clients than health and wellness coaches.

*Healthcare costs will rise in the future because __________. A. a large group of people will become senior citizens B. healthcare providers will charge more for certain types of patients C. all medicine will become generic and easily accessible D. doctors will refuse to see patients who can't pay in cash

*A primary care physician is BEST described as a medical professional who __________. A. takes select types of medical insurance to allow equal access B. has highly specialized knowledge in one medical field C. is often the first point of contact for patients D. directly supervises every step of a patient's recovery process

Which type of doctor specializes in teeth and jaw alignment? A. psychiatrist B. pediatrician C. oncologist D. orthodontist

*Those who are ill should see a specialist before visiting their primary care physician.

Community health care can provide all of the following EXCEPT: A. primary care B. urgent care C. health insurance D. health education

Primary care physicians are responsible for diagnosis and treatment.

The only question you should ask a personal trainer is whether or not they are certified.