Give two examples of what health care professionals must learn to respond effectively to each of the following changes that are affecting today's health care delivery systems (total of eight examples)
a. People are living longer.
b. Length of hospital stays has decreased.
c. Increased emphasis on wellness and prevention
d. Cultural diversity of patient population
a. Characteristics and needs of older adults, developmental stage care implications of older adults, patient care skills for long-term care, understanding of chronic diseases, knowledge of Medicare requirements and billing procedures
b. Home health care techniques, patient education
c. Preventive practices, patient education, wellness practices, role model for good health habits
d. Understanding of cultural differences, variety of health beliefs and practices, languages, communication techniques
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A. Carl Jung B. Sigmund Freud C. Friedrich Nietzsche D. Karl Marx
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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
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