Choosing Health Services

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 Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Primary care physicians are responsible for diagnosis and treatment. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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 Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Being underinsured is one of the main reasons that some people are unable to get quality health care. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following professionals CANNOT diagnose a patient? A. medical doctor B. physician's assistant C. nurse D. specialist Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which type of doctor treats the largest range of ailments? A. anesthesiologist B. neurologist C. pediatrician D. psychiatrist Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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 Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Those who are ill should see a specialist before visiting their primary care physician. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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 Please select the best answer from the choices provided.