Exam 12: Health Care Systems and Health Policy: Effects on Health Outcomes

Modern medical practice requires continued training of new health care providers on listening skills and all forms of communication skills.

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation Report (2008), health insurance plans offered by employers have risen in cost by approximately

Studies examining consumer satisfaction with medical care providers focus mainly on

A study by Fried et al.(2003) found that providers and consumers

One of the drawbacks of traditional indemnity plans is that

According to research studies, which 2 factors significantly influence health outcomes

Discuss the importance of both verbal and nonverbal communication on health outcomes.

Which of the following is NOT considered a form of body language

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the use of medical jargon by physicians

Which of the following is NOT considered a limitation of workplace health plans

Individuals, ages 21-29, report higher incidences of unintended pregnancies than any other age group.

Which of the following is NOT a managed care plan

A study conducted by Ragin et al.(2005) found that consumers preferred _____ in part because of a perception of better medical care.

According to a study by Kriss et al.(2008), individuals without health insurance are less likely to

In reference to medical care, individuals ages 21-29 are considered to be a(n)

Physicians frequently ask teens about their exposure to or experience with risky health behaviors, but rarely ask adults.

On average, providers in managed care settings spend approximately _____ minutes per person.

Blue Cross/Blue Shield was the earliest public health insurance company in the U.S.

The word "consumer" indicates that the individual is

The provider's response, independent of the consumer, can affect an individual's health.