Question

Michael Sherman, an elderly patient, called to make an appointment, but was unsure what his benefits were. How can Jodie find out what benefits he qualifies for? Is it appropriate for Jodie to educate Michael on his health insurance benefits? Why or why not?

Consider that Michael Sherman is a Canadian resident living in your home province(Alberta). Your response should be one page, single spaced with double spaces in between each paragraph. Each question should be answered.

Answer 1

Yes, As Jodie is well aware of insurance scheme and its benefits for senior citizens in Alberta province, Canada. So Jodie can explain all the required information to Michael on his health insurance benefits. For this Jodie has to ensure Michael is a Canadian senior citizen with age above 65 and his income band is in low to mid range. If Michael satisfies these prerequisites, then he is eligible for senior citizen medical insurance benefits.

Primary income for senior citizens aged over 65 is provided by the Canada government. Alberta province provides many service to support their senior citizen. The services includes living expenses support, medical insurance which covers prescriptions drugs, diabetic supplies, ambulance service, home nursing care, chiropractic service, clinical and psychological services. a medical and sociological problem.

"The ageing population is both a medical and sociological problem."

First it makes a greater demand on health services of community. In Alberta about two- thirds of all hospital bed are occupied by those over 65.

Many factors that contribute to decrements of aging and the burden of illness are potentially responsive to preventive interventions. In view of this evidence the design of preventive strategies appropriate to this population becomes crucial for the utility of preventive care both in reducing risk and maintaining functional independence.

Much care is bestowed upon the old people in western societies by providing social welfare measures such as national assistance, supplementary pensions, home services, home care services, meals on wheels services of health visitors. By providing these services the state ensures that the years of retirement of those who have worked hard in its service shall be free from anxiety, want and boredom.

After explaining all these informations to Michael, Jodie can make him understand his health insurance benefits, thus he can make a decision and proceed further with his appointment.