I have to respond to the following statements of my classmates. Please provide 150-200 words to each statement with a reference to each if applicable.

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posted by Debbie McKeever at Jan 28, 2015, 3:27 PM

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The way that patients and providers view health care can be different in many ways. One main reason that it would cause patients and physicians to disagree with care decisions is cultural competency. This involves a range of cultural backgrounds for patients, such as race, religion, language, beliefs, ethnicity, etc.. A patient can refuse a care recommendation if they feel it is against their religion. Some patients may also try home remedies for illnesses before going to see a physician. Many times there can also be language barriers between patients and physicians which cause communication errors or the lack of a good relationship between the patient and the physician. I have read before and learned in a previous class that if physicians and patients are unable to build a relationship together, then the patient is more likely to not follow care instructions correctly. Many times patients must be able to trust their physician is doing what is best for them the patient and not what is going to make the physician money.

Another difference between patients and physicians could include money. Patients do not want to spend more money than they have to. Physicians on the other hand, will not think about the cost when it comes to treating patients. Physicians might order patients an extensive amount of test before they are able to know correctly what a patient’s diagnosis is. From a patient’s point of view, they may want the physician to narrow down the amount of tests so they do not have as many out of pocket expenses.

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posted by WANDA LANE at Jan 28, 2015, 7:18 PM

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Not only are there differing viewpoints between patients and providers, but differences exist depending upon the age of the patient as well.  The baby boomer generation believes that the doctor is never wrong.  If Doctor Smith tells WWII veteran Bob jumping will cure his cancer, Bob will ask “how high”?  Bob did not have the luxury of the information super highway or mass media to research the myriad of cancer treatments available.  My generation is bombarded every day with commercials for Cymbalta, Ambien, and countless other medications that encourage me to challenge Dr. Smith and his treatment recommendations.  I tell Dr. Smith, “I want medication A” and can discuss the pros and cons of such treatment in detail.  I have to believe an older physician would consider this an attack on his education and experience.  Younger physicians would, more than likely, relish the challenge of an “educated” patient.

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posted by DAYNERI VALLECILLO at Jan 29, 2015, 10:58 AM

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hi Class,

There is a huge difference on how patients view health care in comparison to how providers view health care. Providers view health care as an opportunity to help patients; however, they also view it as a source of income. Health care is like any business that offers a service and to some aspect it needs to be treated as so. Services should not be provided for free without a benefit unless is charity work. As a patient myself I view health care as something that is needed just like food and air; however, it is highly restricted and it is very expensive to obtain. This can be viewed as a disagreement since even if I don’t think that services should be free providers do need to look at patients as more than a form of income. Not saying that all providers and patients have the same view on health care and not sharing the same view can also cause disagreements about care.

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posted by George Caravelcov at Jan 28, 2015, 7:53 PM

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While struggling global economy and the labor market is stagnating in a broad range of industries, the demand for talented employees in healthcare, hasn’t stopped at the same rate. In fact, some healthcare jobs are experiencing a steady demand that is predicted to surge over the next few years. Many of these expanding markets are centered on primary care physicians, nursing and healthcare IT.
The main explanation for stability in healthcare seems to be simple: people can choose to opt in and out of other consumer markets, but nobody chooses to be sick. At the same time, a rising number of aging healthcare workers will begin to retire, adding further stress to the situation.
The solution must include increased funding for medical training and education to increase the number of people coming into the healthcare fields, and include funding higher salaries for working professionals, hiring more nursing faculty at universities, admitting more students to baccalaureate nursing programs. Another solution to the shortage is to train health workers on how to deal with the particular challenges they may meet in coming decades.

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posted by ERIKA RATERINK at Jan 27, 2015, 10:41 AM

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Allied Health professionals are dental hygienists, dietitians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and respiratory specialist to name a few. They play a large role in the healthcare system. According to Chapter four in our book, they make up about 60% of the healthcare work force. They work alongside doctors and nurses and make up the majority of the healthcare field. Personally I have been to physical therapy with my son and he has also had a respiratory therapist. They play a very important role in healthcare and I think at times are forgotten about when it comes to thinking about healthcare professions. My personal experience is that they are invaluable. I am grateful my son had a great respiratory therapist when he was unable to breathe on his own. It is very comforting to the parents to know their child is in good hands.