Health_Unit 5_Being Our Best

When is a specialist consulted?

• the patient has health insurance

• it is an emergency

• a medical problem required additional expertise

• when treatments are effective

Answer explanation

Unit 5 Lesson 2

"Deciding on a Provider

When unsure, seeing a general practitioner (also known as a family doctor or primary care physician), is the first step. The general practitioner provides preventative care and diagnoses conditions and refers patients to qualified experts, or specialists, who are skilled in a specific field, if needed. General practitioners don’t have the same in-depth expertise that specialists have. Their primary job is to deal with routine health problems and monitor the overall health of their patients. It is also their job to recognize when a specialist is needed. So a general practitioner, for example, might not know exactly what kind of mental illness is visible in a patient but could identify a problem and direct a patient toward a mental health expert to make a more detailed diagnosis."

How does low income impact decisions?

• It doesn't impact decisions
• High income means you are smart and never make mistakes
• you are good at making decisions
• low income affects decisions due to lack of resources

What is considered an emergency?

• You are feeling a cold coming on

• The person is in immediate danger

• When you get a small cut

• You first-aid kit has missing materials

Answer explanation

Unit 5 Lesson 2

"In Case of Emergency

When dealing with matters of health, a good rule of thumb is to get professional assistance if you have any doubts about the situation. After all, doctors and other medical professionals are trained to determine just how serious a problem is. If it’s clear that the problem is serious, getting emergency help is essential. Dialing 9-1-1 will immediately bring assistance, which includes police, firefighters, and ambulances. While crime and fire threaten health, an ambulance will be required in the case of a medical emergency. But what makes a situation an emergency?"

"The following guidelines indicate when calling 9-1-1 is the right thing to do. (Note: The best time to understand this is before a crisis occurs. That way, you’ll be prepared to do what’s most helpful if and when the time comes.)

A person’s life is in immediate danger.

A condition that could become worse on the way to the hospital.

Conditions might make getting to the hospital difficult."

What is the job of an EMT?

• Perform surgery

• Check vision

• Manage health problems until care is available

• Cure Cancer

Answer explanation

Unit 5 Lesson 2

"Emergency medical technicians (EMTs), health care professionals who specialize in emergency health care, are trained to administer basic life- sustaining medical care and to monitor patients as they are transported to the hospital. If the injured person requires this level of care, it’s time to bring in these professionals."

Relationship therapy is beneficial because…

• you know who is at fault
• it provides strict rules and guidelines
• it provides certification to become a mandated reporter
• a therapist provides a different perspective and suggestions

A general practitioner is a good first step because…

• they can recommend a specialist as needed

• they treat all illnesses

• most of them are specialists

• they charge less than specialists

Answer explanation

Unit 5 Lesson 2

"Deciding on a Provider

When unsure, seeing a general practitioner (also known as a family doctor or primary care physician), is the first step. The general practitioner provides preventative care and diagnoses conditions and refers patients to qualified experts, or specialists, who are skilled in a specific field, if needed. General practitioners don’t have the same in-depth expertise that specialists have. Their primary job is to deal with routine health problems and monitor the overall health of their patients. It is also their job to recognize when a specialist is needed. So a general practitioner, for example, might not know exactly what kind of mental illness is visible in a patient but could identify a problem and direct a patient toward a mental health expert to make a more detailed diagnosis."

Mandated reporters are required by law to report abuse.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Unit 5 Lesson 2

"There are mandated reporters, people who are legally obligated to report any signs or symptoms of abuse that they see. Police officers, teachers, and many medical professionals are mandated reporters, for example. Their jobs put them in close contact with people in a way that they are likely to notice signs of abuse, like unusual bruises or sudden changes in behavior. For those who are not mandated reporters, reporting suspicions of abuse is still important."

What does it mean to manage expectations?

• always expect the best
• do everything your friends and parents tell you to
• lack of effort to avoid discomfort
• set realistic goals that allow mistakes/setbacks

How can you make a larger project more manageable?

• avoid help from others
• break it into smaller tasks
• do everything all at once
• ignore the instructions

A healthy relationship will support your goals.

• True
• False