Review Questions
1. What are diagnostics? How is this related to the health sciences?
Diagnostics is, essentially, figuring out what is wrong with a patient. This is related to the health sciences in that patients do not always know what is ailing them. It is the health care professional’s responsibility to take care of and diagnose the patient.
2. What is trepanation? Why was this used?
Trepanation is the ancient practice of drilling holes into the head in order to relieve cranial pressure. This procedure dates back to as early as 7000 BCE. It was used in an attempt to relieve pressure inside of the skull due to illnesses such as epilepsy, migraines, and the swelling of the brain.
3. Describe three ways that healthcare is funded.
There are several ways in which that health care is funded. These methods include private funding, government funding, and public funding. Private funding is paid for by out­of­pocket payments, generally with assistance from an insurance company.
Government funding is paid for by the taxpayer, and is offered to individuals who cannot afford their own insurance. Finally, public funding is paid for in donations. Public hospitals do not seek a profit beyond that of basic maintenance. Profits are made solely through donations.
4. What are private healthcare sites? What are their characteristics?
Private health care sites are characterised by their method of payment. At private health care sites, you are required to pay for your treatment through out­of­pocket payments or through an insurance provider.
5. What is patient­centered care?
Patient­centred care refers to care that takes into account the patient’s lifestyle, decisions, and priorities. This is causing patients to become more and more involved in their health care experience, providing a much more positive and flexible regimen for the
patient.