Acute renal failure management — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: 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 2: Which healthcare payment model involves physicians receiving a set amount per patient assigned to them per period of time? _____

Answer: Capitation

Flashcard 3: Is IDR a dynamic measure? _____

Answer: Yes

Flashcard 4: Which major medical insurance plan denies payment for any service that does not meet evidence-based guidelines?_____

Answer: Health maintenance organization

Flashcard 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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 8: Phase 1

Answer: Small number of healthy volunteers

Extra: Safety, toxicity, pharmacokinetics

Flashcard 9: Which major medical insurance plan limits patients to a network of doctors, specialists, and hospitals without requirement of referrals? _____

Answer: Exclusive provider organization (EPO)

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Flashcard 10: Can patients with preferred provider organization (PPO) insurance plans see providers outside their network? _____

Answer: Yes

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