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Access to Health impacts
Overall physical, social, and mental health status
• Prevention of disease and disability
• Detection and treatment of health conditions
• Quality of life
• Preventable death
• Life expectancy
(6.2 pg 6)
Limited access to health care impacts people's ability
to reach their full potential, negatively affecting their quality
of life. Barriers to services include, high cost, limited availability, and lack of insurance covered. -
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Coverage in Insurance
Health insurance coverage helps patients get into the health
care system. Uninsured people are:
• Less likely to receive medical care
• More likely to die early
• More likely to have poor health status
Lack of adequate coverage makes it difficult for people to get
the health care they need and, when they do get care, burdens
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My Story
I don't recall a story in which people were impacted significantly by healthcare. I know that my family has it and with all my sisters surgeries it has been helpful. -
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Access to health care
Access to comprehensive, quality health care services is important
for the achievement of health equity and for increasing
the quality of a healthy life for everyone(6.2 pg 5).Access to health services means the timely use of personal health services to achieve the best health outcomes. It requires 3 steps.
1: Gain entry into health care system.
2:Accessing a health care location where needed services are
provided.
3:Finding a healthcare provider with whom the patient can
communicate and trust.