Altered mental status approach — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: Do patients with point of service (POS) insurance plans require PCP referral for specialist visits?_____

Answer: Yes

Flashcard 2: Which part of medicare provides basic medical bills (e.g. doctor's fees, diagnostic testing)? _____

Answer: Part B

Flashcard 3: What is the most common cause of hospital readmission in patients with private insurance?_____

Answer: Maintenance of chemo-/radiotherapy

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

Answer: Part D

Flashcard 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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 9: Phase 1

Answer: Small number of healthy volunteers

Extra: Safety, toxicity, pharmacokinetics

Flashcard 10: Which major medical insurance plan limits patients to a network of doctors, specialists, and hospitals without requirement of referrals? _____

Answer: Exclusive provider organization (EPO)

Extra:   https://onlinemeded.org?ref=anki