Unit 1: Diverse Patients

Takes in all of the different aspects of people including age, culture, race, gender, and religion

is how we grow up– in a community that shares beliefs, speech, rituals, etiquette, etc.

describes the birthplace of people. experience similar patterns of behavior, manner of speech and traditions

the periodic payment people will make to health insurance companies for health care or prescription coverage

set amount the subscriber pays for each medical service

amount the subscriber must pay before the insurance begins to pay

require members to pay a co-payment, for medical services

what does HMO stand for

physician groups and hospitals work together to give comprehensive health care at a reduced cost to various large companies and corporations

what does PPO stand for

People who can receive health insurance by the state and also the federal government. People who are blind, disabled, or of low income are usually eligible

health Insurance that is provided to people who are over the age of 65

is a health program for active duty members, retirees, and their families

Employees who are injured or die at work are covered by state laws.