Choosing Health Services Quiz (100%)

Primary care physicians are responsible for diagnosis and treatment.

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

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

Being underinsured is one of the main reasons that some people are unable to get quality health care.

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.

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 of the following is NOT an important factor in selecting a medical professional? A. cost B. accessibility C. location D. appearance

Which of the following professionals CANNOT diagnose a patient? A. medical doctor B. physician's assistant C. nurse D. specialist

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