A client who receives primary health care services would expect that
a. The care would be provided by a physician.
b. Private insurance would be necessary to receive care.
c. The emphasis of care provided would be on prevention.
d. A referral would be made to a specialist after receiving services.
ANS: C
The focus of primary health care is a broad range of services that are designed to be affordable for the recipients of the care and the governments who provide them. The emphasis of care is on prevention and the means of providing the care is based on practical, scientifically sound, culturally appropriate, and socially acceptable methods.
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