Question

Question 1

What led to the paradigm shift in health care related to the decision-making models?

It was found that patients were not at the center of care.

It was determined that physicians needed more authority.

It was discovered that one-third of medical treatments did not improve health.

It was found that physicians and patients needed to work together more.

Question 2

The new decision-making model taking place in health care is switching from an authority-based model to what?

Evidence-based

Treatment-focused

Patient-centered

Clinical model

Question 3

Why does the current malpractice system need to be replaced?

It does not need to be replaced.

It does not deter medical errors.

It does not consistently pay injured patients.

It neither deters medical errors nor pays injured patients.

Question 4

Insurance companies can rate hospitals based on actual claims and malpractice history as well as experience

True

False

Question 5

Victims of medical errors always win cases against physicians with the help of an attorney.

True

False

Question 6

There is research to support a huge uniformity among physicians following evidence-based guidelines.

True

False

Question 7

Who lobbied for corporate practice prohibitions?

Insurance companies

Physicians

Hospitals

Lawyers

Question 8

There are no debates or controversial thoughts regarding evidence-based medicine because it is the best direction for health care.

True False

Answer 1

Q1) The correct choice is : - It was discovered that one-third of medical treatments did not improve health.

Explanation : - This paradigm shift began to occur when it was discovered that up to one-third of the nation's health care was devoted to medical treatments that did not improve health.

Q2) The correct choice is : Patient centered

Explanation : - Patient centered care reflects approach to the health professional patient relationship that implies communication, partnership, respect, choice and empowerment and a focus on the patient rather than clinical condition.

Q3) The correct choice is : It does not deter medical errors.

Explanation : - The current medical malpractice system will not protect you from medical errors, poorly run hospitals, or lousy doctors.

Q4) The correct choice is True

Explanation : - To deter medical errors, insurance companies rate hospitals on different parameters such as malpractice history, actual claims etc.