A nurse is working in a clinic whose emphasis is on cost control, customer satisfaction, health promotion, and preventive services. This represents which type of system?
1. Managed care
2. Case management
3. Differentiated practice
4. Patient-focused care
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Managed care describes a health care system whose goals are to provide cost-effective, quality care that focuses on decreased costs and improved outcomes for groups of clients.
Rationale 2: Case management describes a range of models for integrating health care services for individuals or groups. This is not the model described in the stem.
Rationale 3: Differentiated practice is a system in which the best possible use of nursing personnel is based on their educational preparation and resultant skill sets. This is not the model described in the stem..
Rationale 4: Patient-focused care is a delivery model that brings all services and care providers to the client. This is not the model described in the stem..
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