Acute liver failure — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: Do patients with health maintenance organization (HMO) insurance plans require PCP referral for specialist visits?_____

Answer: Yes

Flashcard 2: Which part of medicare provides basic medical bills and hopistal insurance/home hospice care? _____

Answer: Part C (Combo of A + B)

Flashcard 3: Which major medical insurance plan limits patients to a network of doctors, specialists, and hospitals without requirement of referrals?_____

Answer: Exclusive provider organization (EPO)

Flashcard 4: Is IDR a dynamic measure? _____

Answer: Yes

Flashcard 5: Which healthcare payment model involves patients paying for all expenses associated with a single incident of care with a single payment? _____

Answer: Global payment

Flashcard 6: Which part of medicare provides insurance for prescription drugs? _____

Answer: Part D

Flashcard 7: Patient is angry abou the amout of time spent in the waiting room.

Answer: Acknowledge the patient's frustration and apologize for any inconvenience. Stay away from efforts to explain.

Flashcard 8: Patient is upset about the way they were treated by another doctor or member of office staff.

Answer: Suggest that the patient speak directly with that physician. If problem with a member of office staff, tell the patient that you will speak to the individual.

Flashcard 9: A patient requires a treatment not covered by their insurance.

Answer: Never limit or deny care because of the expense in time or money. Discuss all options even if some are not covered by their insurance.

Flashcard 10: Phase 1

Answer: Small number of healthy volunteers

Extra: Safety, toxicity, pharmacokinetics