Discuss the Health Care System in the U

question 37

Essay

Discuss the health care system in the U.S. Is there a state of crisis? How does the U.S. system rank next to other industrialized nations?

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Definitions:

Seven Rights

A guideline in the medical field ensuring the correct drug, dose, patient, route, time, reason, and documentation are followed during medication administration.

Prescription

An authorization given by a licensed healthcare professional that allows a patient to be provided with a medicine or treatment.

Narcotic

Substances that change mood or behavior and can potentially lead to dependence or abuse; often used for pain relief.

Ointment

A semi-solid preparation typically used topically for the delivery of medication or for protective, therapeutic, or cosmetic purposes.