What is one way we can reduce the cost of resources?
Increase competition
Medicare negotiate prescription drug prices
Reduce prescription drug prices
Informing patients of alternative cheaper options
What age group is most prevalent to use End-Of-Life care?
A. 18 years and under
B. 18-39 years
C. 40-59 years
D. 60 years and up
D.60 years and up
What is "End of Life Care"?
The care given to patients once all attempts to cure their disease have stopped
What is the most used resource associated with cardiovascular disease and End-Of-Life Care?
A. Therapy
B. Medication
C. Hospice
D. All of the above
C. Hospice
What percentage of patients are suffering from some form of cancer or cardiovascular disease?
70%
What are the most common diseases or illnesses associated with End-Of-Life Care?
A. Diabetes and Cancer
B. Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
C. Dementia and Diabetes
D. Cardiovascular Disease and Arthritis
B. Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
What is one of the highest contributors to resource expenditure?
Cancer
What falls under End-Of-Life Care”?
A. Physical needs
B. Emotional needs
C. Spiritual needs
D.All of the above
D. All of the above
How many people does heart failure affect worldwide? and what is the cost?
26 million, $108 billion
How much does medicare spend on patients’ last 6 months of life?
A. 170$ billion
B. 598$ million
C. 45$ billion
D. 67$ million
A. $170 billion