Question 1

____ care is a form of medical care delivery that caters to the wealthy and upper middle classes.

Accepted Answer

Concierge care, also known as retainer medicine or boutique medicine, is a type of healthcare where patients pay an annual fee or retainer to the physician or practice for personalized and enhanced care, such as longer appointment times, 24/7 access to their doctor, and a focus on preventive medicine. This type of care is often marketed towards affluent individuals who are willing to pay extra for these additional amenities and conveniences.

Question 2

A ____ is "a person who uses up a commodity;a purchaser of goods or services,a customer," as opposed to one who produces goods or services (producer or provider).

Accepted Answer

The definition provided fits the term "consumer." The other options do not fit the definition given. A client may receive services but may not necessarily purchase goods or use up a commodity. A patient receives medical treatment and may not necessarily be a purchaser of goods or services. A manufacturer produces goods or services but is not necessarily a purchaser (consumer) of their own products.

Question 3

The principle of____________________ relates to the right or choice of being alone,undisturbed,or free from public attention or intrusion.

Accepted Answer

privacy

Question 4

As the pace and stress of patients' lives increase,rapid accessibility to care and treatment for routine health concerns becomes a ____ need.

Accepted Answer

The term "market need" refers to a demand or requirement for a particular service or product within the marketplace. In the context of the sentence, as patients' lives become busier and more stressful, there is a growing demand or need in the healthcare market for quick access to care and treatment for routine health concerns. This reflects a market-driven necessity rather than a clinical, governmental, or peripheral need.

Question 5

The ____ is a branch of the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services that provides leadership regarding protection of human subjects involved in research activities.

Accepted Answer

The Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) is the branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that provides leadership and guidance on protecting human subjects involved in research activities.

Question 6

Emphasis on the customer as the consumer of services has changed the health care environment toward a more ____________________,sales-oriented approach to health care service delivery.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Emphasis on the customer as the consumer...

Question 7

Consumerism and the increasing demands of consumers as active participants in their health care decisions may cause controversies between ____________________ decision making and treatment options.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Consumerism and the increasing demands of consumers...

Question 8

As longevity increases,so does the propensity for ____ disease and the need for self-help and self-care in order to achieve quality of life.

Accepted Answer

Chronic diseases are those that persist for a prolonged time and often increase with age. As people live longer, they are more likely to develop chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis. Self-help and self-care practices are crucial for managing these conditions and maintaining quality of life. Acute diseases are short-term illnesses that typically resolve on their own or with medical treatment, while rare and incurable diseases may not necessarily be linked to increased longevity.

Question 9

____________________ are tax-exempt financial accounts used to reimburse medical expenses not covered under existing health plans.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are tax-exempt financial accounts used to...

Question 10

In 1973,the American Hospital Association (AMA)approved the use of the ____________________ of Rights,prompting health care organizations to specifically define these rights.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 1973,the American Hospital Association (AMA)approved the...

Question 11

A report on health information technology use among U.S.men and women aged 18-64 by Cohen and Stussman (2010)noted that ____ percent of adults in the United States used the Internet to search for health or medical information.

Accepted Answer

According to the report, 61% of adults in the United States used the Internet to search for health or medical information.

Question 12

____________________ social networks are a type of social network that links users to common health or medical themes or areas of interest such as Lou Gehrig's disease (PatientsLikeMe)or genetics (23andMe).

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ social networks are a type of...

Question 13

Bachman identified six "mega trends" that impact the demand-control model.These include ____,self-help/self-care,individual ownership,portability,transparency (right to know),and consumerism (empowerment).

Accepted Answer

The "mega trend" of self-help/self-care and individual ownership speaks to the idea of personal responsibility, as individuals are increasingly taking ownership of their own health and wellness decisions. The other choices do not align as closely with the identified trends.

Question 14

____________________ is defined as "doctrine advocating a continual increase in the consumption of goods as a basis for a sound economy" or "advocacy of the rights of consumers."

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is defined as "doctrine advocating a...

Question 15

One form of medicine that caters to the diagnosis and treatment of non-life-threatening conditions are ____________________ health care clinics often referred to as minor emergency clinics,doc-in-a box,urgent care clinics,or convenient care clinics.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One form of medicine that caters to...

Question 16

____ refers to the freedom to follow or act according to one's own will.

Accepted Answer

Autonomy refers to the freedom to follow or act according to one's own will. Responsibility refers to being accountable for one's actions, motivation refers to the drive to achieve goals, and ambition refers to having a strong desire to succeed or achieve something.

Question 17

Consumer awareness of service/product quality and cost are key drivers of ____________________ in health care.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Consumer awareness of service/product quality and cost...

Question 18

____ pertains to the obligation to do good,prevent or remove harm,and to act in a kind or benevolent manner.

Accepted Answer

Beneficence is the ethical principle that pertains to the obligations of healthcare providers to act in the best interest of their patients, to prevent or remove harm, and to act in a kind or benevolent manner towards them. It requires healthcare providers to actively promote the well-being of others and to do good in their practice.

Question 19

____________________ refers to truth-telling or the quality of truthfulness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ refers to truth-telling or the quality...

Question 20

____ is the discipline concerned with ethical questions and actions in medicine and biology.

Accepted Answer

Bioethics is the discipline concerned with ethical questions and actions in medicine and biology, including topics such as human and animal research ethics, end-of-life decision making, genetic engineering, and reproductive rights. Bioregulation is the control of biological processes, biointegrity refers to the maintenance of natural ecosystems, and biofeedback is a technique to monitor and control physiological responses in the body.

Quiz 14: Consumerism and Ethics