Which of the following factors have an effect on health care delivery? (Select all that apply.)
______ Increased use of complementary and alternative medicine
______ More knowledgeable consumers
______ Increase in the number of elderly
______ Decrease in chronic disease
______ Technological advances
______ Economics
Correct Answer: More knowledgeable consumers; Increase in the number of elderly; Technological advances; Economics
Rationale : Today's health care consumers have greater knowledge about their health than in previous years and are increasingly influencing health care delivery. By the year 2020, it is estimated that the number of U.S. adults over the age of 65 will be more than 53 million. People over age 85 are projected to be the fastest growing population in the United States. Chronic illness is prevalent in this group. Technology related to health care is rapidly increasing and includes improved diagnostic procedures and equipment that permits early recognition of diseases. Computers, bedside charting, and the ability to store and retrieve large volumes of information in databases are common in health care organizations. Inflation increases all costs, and paying for health care services is becoming a greater problem. Though there is an increase in complementary and alternative medicine use, this does not affect how health care is delivered.
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