PSY 255 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Malignancy, Depersonalization, Health System
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Health care seeking adherence in medical care and. Roughly 50-60 million uninsured in the u. s. in 2013. Lack of access to care associated with premature death. Lack of insurance is associated with 40% increase in death. Since the passage of the affordable care act 5 years ago, about. 16. 4 million uninsured people have gained health coverage. Over 12. 3 million additional people are enrolled in medical chip as of april 2015. Medicaid largest source of healthcare for people with low income. Over 12. 3 million additional individuals are enrolled in medicaid and chip as of april 2015. Health care delivery system in us is designed for acute care. Health care system not designed for managing chronic illness-multiple behavior changes. Average primary care visit is 10-12 minutes in length. Causes of common symptoms in primary care medicine. Physicians don"t know the cause(s) of the symptoms. Estimating 20-65% of patients presenting to medical care.
