Residents of rural communities report that they must travel for long distances to obtain health care services. As a result, they seek health care only for emergencies and severe illnesses
Which aspect of the health care system in the United States is illustrated in this situation?
a. Access to care
b. Cost
c. Quality
d. Advances in technology
ANS: A
One significant problem is poor access to care. Access can refer to inability to pay for care and inability to access care. Cost refers to the health care expenditures that happen to pay for the ser-vices received. Quality refers to the quality of health care that is provided. Advances in technol-ogy refer to the medical advancements made to treat diseases.
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