For a person with a terminal illness, what are the advantages and disadvantages of hospice care verses in home care?

Carmen is discharged from the hospital following a hip replacement. The surgery went well, but she will require occasional physical therapy as she recovers and can expect to encounter some difficulty in getting around for the next four or five months. She lives alone and has no family members or friends available to act as caregivers. Which of the following levels of care might best serve Carmen's needs over the next few months? a. custodial b. intermediate c. skilled d. baseline

Why is it sometimes difficult to tell the difference between a doctor respecting a patient’s autonomy and a doctor acting paternalistically?

Would external relationships with other healthcare systems or service providers help reduce costs?

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in both men and women. Caring for the cancer patient and family requires a multidimensional approach.Who are the members of the care team and how are they involved in providing multidimensional care?

Who will you need to discuss responsibilities for client’s care with? Give two examples of responsibilities that a client may agree to take in aged care

How would you define the role of primary care from the perspectives of health promotion and health protection? Why are these facets of primary care important, and how do they influence the business of healthcare?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of having health care coverage? Does it protect from financial risk?

Why is it sometimes difficult to tell the difference between a doctor respecting patient autonomy and a doctor acting paternalistically?

Discuss the concept of aging in place. What facet of long-term care embraces this concept fully?