UNITED HEALTHCARE (UHC)– ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE
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CORRECT ANSWERS|AGRADE
Hippocrates - ANSWER: "Father of Medicine" in ancient Greece. He developed the
code of ethics (Hippocratic Oath) that is still used today.
Middle Ages - ANSWER: Science and reason began to replace the belief of spiritual or
superstitious causes of illness. Regulation of medical care began when physicians
were licensed after formal training with experienced doctors.
Renaissance - ANSWER: Medical publications spread information quickly due to the
invention of the printing press. The scientific method came into use and the
microscope was invented.
Industrial Revolution - ANSWER: The stethoscope was invented and pathogens were
discovered as being responsible for many diseases. A connection was made between
health and the environment and vaccination was introduced.
Disinfection & medical asepsis began to be practiced.
Modern times - ANSWER: Rapid progress in science and technology was made with
discoveries in electronics and computer science (x-rays, ultrasound, MRI machine, CT
scans). EHRs allow instant transmission of information and surgeries are performed
with intricate computerized equipment.
Technology trend - ANSWER: Developments have been explosive, and will continue
to rise, throughout the 21st century. Has made healthcare services more efficient,
convenient, and has increased the availability of services to many people.
Preventive medicine and wellness trend - ANSWER: Shift towards self care or
personal responsibility for fitness, preventive care, spiritual health, nutrition, stress
management, etc. Changes the focus from "sick care" to "health care."
Epidemiology trend - ANSWER: Since vaccinations have been developed for many
diseases that devastated populations in the past, epidemiologists are shifting their
focus to diseases which are influenced by lifestyle factors and genetics (cancer, heart
disease, etc.).
Healthcare reform/bioethics trend - ANSWER: There are ethical implications as
healthcare costs continue to rise in the US due to growing demand and more costly
procedures. Although controversial, the Affordable Care Act made provisions to
extend health insurance coverage to millions of uninsured Americans.
Outpatient care (cost containment) trend - ANSWER: As Medicare and insurance
companies reduce the reimbursement paid to inpatient facilities, procedures that
, once required hospitalization can be done in outpatient centers. By reducing the
length of hospital stays, facilities can reduce the cost of service.
Geriatric trend - ANSWER: Baby boomers are requiring more healthcare due to their
age and people are living longer than in previous generations. The healthcare system
must be prepared to meet the increasing demands of this aging population.
Patient centered care - ANSWER: A partnership between healthcare providers and
patients, where providers encourage patients to become invested in their own
healthcare.
System - ANSWER: A group of individual parts that work together to form a unified
whole.
Religious Hospitals - ANSWER: Patients do not have to be a member of a certain
religion to receive care, however, the care may be given in accordance with religious
beliefs. (example- a Catholic hospital may not provide birth control, abortions, etc.).
Funded by patient fees and religious support.
Private Hospitals - ANSWER: Can be for-profit (shareholders invest money into the
facility and expect a profit or return on their investment) or voluntary nonprofit
(does not have shareholders and any profit is used to pay for improvements,
equipment updates, or expansion of services).
Specialized Hospitals - ANSWER: Specialize in certain types of care or age groups
(examples- children's, rehabilitation, psychiatric, cancer hospitals).
Long-term care facility - ANSWER: Provides care to people who need healthcare
services on a regular basis. Are often referred to as nursing homes.
Assisted living facility - ANSWER: An option for providing care for elderly people who
are able to perform many of their own activities of daily living (ADL), but may not
need a nursing home.
Medical offices/clinics - ANSWER: Healthcare facilities where ambulatory
(outpatient) care is provided.
Laboratories - ANSWER: Perform tests on blood and other body fluids to assist
practitioners in making a diagnosis.
Emergency medical services (EMS) - ANSWER: Extend medical care from the
emergency room of a hospital into the community. Designed to provide care to ill
and injured people as quickly as possible.
Home healthcare - ANSWER: Medical care is provided by a healthcare professional in
a patient's home. This can take place for short periods after hospitalizations or for
longer periods for patients who have chronic diseases or disabilities.
LATEST EXAM REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS|AGRADE
Hippocrates - ANSWER: "Father of Medicine" in ancient Greece. He developed the
code of ethics (Hippocratic Oath) that is still used today.
Middle Ages - ANSWER: Science and reason began to replace the belief of spiritual or
superstitious causes of illness. Regulation of medical care began when physicians
were licensed after formal training with experienced doctors.
Renaissance - ANSWER: Medical publications spread information quickly due to the
invention of the printing press. The scientific method came into use and the
microscope was invented.
Industrial Revolution - ANSWER: The stethoscope was invented and pathogens were
discovered as being responsible for many diseases. A connection was made between
health and the environment and vaccination was introduced.
Disinfection & medical asepsis began to be practiced.
Modern times - ANSWER: Rapid progress in science and technology was made with
discoveries in electronics and computer science (x-rays, ultrasound, MRI machine, CT
scans). EHRs allow instant transmission of information and surgeries are performed
with intricate computerized equipment.
Technology trend - ANSWER: Developments have been explosive, and will continue
to rise, throughout the 21st century. Has made healthcare services more efficient,
convenient, and has increased the availability of services to many people.
Preventive medicine and wellness trend - ANSWER: Shift towards self care or
personal responsibility for fitness, preventive care, spiritual health, nutrition, stress
management, etc. Changes the focus from "sick care" to "health care."
Epidemiology trend - ANSWER: Since vaccinations have been developed for many
diseases that devastated populations in the past, epidemiologists are shifting their
focus to diseases which are influenced by lifestyle factors and genetics (cancer, heart
disease, etc.).
Healthcare reform/bioethics trend - ANSWER: There are ethical implications as
healthcare costs continue to rise in the US due to growing demand and more costly
procedures. Although controversial, the Affordable Care Act made provisions to
extend health insurance coverage to millions of uninsured Americans.
Outpatient care (cost containment) trend - ANSWER: As Medicare and insurance
companies reduce the reimbursement paid to inpatient facilities, procedures that
, once required hospitalization can be done in outpatient centers. By reducing the
length of hospital stays, facilities can reduce the cost of service.
Geriatric trend - ANSWER: Baby boomers are requiring more healthcare due to their
age and people are living longer than in previous generations. The healthcare system
must be prepared to meet the increasing demands of this aging population.
Patient centered care - ANSWER: A partnership between healthcare providers and
patients, where providers encourage patients to become invested in their own
healthcare.
System - ANSWER: A group of individual parts that work together to form a unified
whole.
Religious Hospitals - ANSWER: Patients do not have to be a member of a certain
religion to receive care, however, the care may be given in accordance with religious
beliefs. (example- a Catholic hospital may not provide birth control, abortions, etc.).
Funded by patient fees and religious support.
Private Hospitals - ANSWER: Can be for-profit (shareholders invest money into the
facility and expect a profit or return on their investment) or voluntary nonprofit
(does not have shareholders and any profit is used to pay for improvements,
equipment updates, or expansion of services).
Specialized Hospitals - ANSWER: Specialize in certain types of care or age groups
(examples- children's, rehabilitation, psychiatric, cancer hospitals).
Long-term care facility - ANSWER: Provides care to people who need healthcare
services on a regular basis. Are often referred to as nursing homes.
Assisted living facility - ANSWER: An option for providing care for elderly people who
are able to perform many of their own activities of daily living (ADL), but may not
need a nursing home.
Medical offices/clinics - ANSWER: Healthcare facilities where ambulatory
(outpatient) care is provided.
Laboratories - ANSWER: Perform tests on blood and other body fluids to assist
practitioners in making a diagnosis.
Emergency medical services (EMS) - ANSWER: Extend medical care from the
emergency room of a hospital into the community. Designed to provide care to ill
and injured people as quickly as possible.
Home healthcare - ANSWER: Medical care is provided by a healthcare professional in
a patient's home. This can take place for short periods after hospitalizations or for
longer periods for patients who have chronic diseases or disabilities.
