Completion of this unit demonstrates a basic understanding of the provision of primary health care services.
Challenge 1 I Challenge 2 I Challenge 3
Upon completion of the challenges required for completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Define primary care.
- Identify the essential components of primary care.
- Describe integrated care.
- Explain the meaning of accessible health care services.
Challenge 1: What is Primary Care?
Primary care is a fundamental part of the health care system and plays an essential role in the health of the population; but, what exactly does “primary care” refer to? This challenge invites you to learn how primary care is defined according to the Institute of Medicine.
To complete this challenge, watch the video and see if you are able to answer the questions that follow.
Challenge 2: The Patient-Centered Medical Home
According to AHRQ, the medical home holds promise as a way to improve health care in America by transforming how primary care is organized and delivered. Do you think this model is feasible?
Explore PCMH on the AHRQ website and watch the Patient-Centered Medical Home video to learn more about these attributes.
To complete this challenge, list and describe the functions and attributes of the Patient-Centered Medical Home.
Challenge 3: What is Integrated Care?
Take a few moments to think about a situation where you or someone you know has had multiple health issues. What difficulties did they encounter? How can health care providers help individuals achieve whole health and wellness? How can the provision of integrated care help?
Watch the video to learn more about these attributes.
Achieve this challenge by completing the definition of integrated care set forth by the Institute of Medicine.
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