The nurse is involved in an active discussion with people in the community about healthcare systems in the United States. The nurse explains characteristics that cause problems in the current system, including what? (Select all that apply.)
1. There is no central agency to govern healthcare systems.
2. Access to healthcare is governed by ability to pay.
3. Insurance payers must approve most procedures and services.
4. Prejudice prevents some groups from receiving adequate care.
5. People have no faith in the quality of patient care at local hospitals.
ANS: 1, 2, 3
While regulations come from the government, it does not control or govern the entire system. Only those who can afford to pay have family doctors who they see regularly. Medically indigent often rely on emergency rooms for care. Insurance providers dictate what they will pay for and often require preapproval for procedures and services.
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