Access to health care often is less accessible to many groups of children and parents. Which factors can contribute to reducing access to health care? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Transportation problems
2. Lack of community healthcare facilities
3. Lack of health insurance among low-income families
4. Overload of clients resulting in inability to be seen in a timely fashion
5. Communication difficulties if the family is unable to speak or read English
1,3,5
Rationale 1: Individuals who do not have free or affordable access to transportation may be unable to seek medical care when needed.
Rationale 2: Healthcare facilities are available nationwide. Although urban areas will have a larger number of facilities in this country, healthcare facilities would be available within the county or region.
Rationale 3: Even with the wide availability of healthcare facilities, many of these facilities will not accept clients without insurance or the ability to pay.
Rationale 4: While many healthcare facilities have an overabundance of clients, new facilities are opening up regularly. Walk-in, urgent care facilities are available in more communities.
Rationale 5: Communication difficulties may be a barrier to health care.
Global Rationale:
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