What is capitation?
A) A reimbursement schema whereby health care organizations receive a predetermined amount (based on a patient's diagnosis for services provided)
B) The limited availability of services to patients in managed care organizations
C) The use of a "gatekeeper" to ensure appropriate utilization of services
D) A predetermined, negotiated payment to providers, per patient, regardless of whether services are used
D
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1. "The RhoGAM you received at 28 weeks' gestation did not prevent alloimmunization." 2. "Your body has made antibodies against the baby's blood that are destroying her red blood cells." 3. "The red blood cells of your baby are breaking down because you both have type O blood." 4. "Your baby's liver is too immature to eliminate the red blood cells that are no longer needed."
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a. Administration of a topical anesthetic to the site b. Application of ice to stop bleeding c. Retraction of any remaining foreskin d. Observation for bleeding for the first 12 hours
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When examining values, a nurse notes that one country uses physician-assisted suicide and another country considers physician-assisted suicide as illegal and punishable with imprisonment. How are these two views on physician-assisted suicide affected?
A) Economically B) Spiritually C) Ethically D) Culturally