Response to Following Questions

Chapter 15 1. Define long-term care. 2. What proportion of the population in need of LTC services is younger than 65? 3. What is projected about the future needs for LTC services? Why? 4. What sources of care are available to persons needing LTC? 5. What payment sources are available to cover this care? Chapter 16 1. Define tertiary care. 2. What factors distinguish AHCs from other providers of tertiary care? 3. What strategies are AHCs undertaking to enhance the likelihood of their survival? Chapter 17 1. Define palliative care. 2. What services are provided during hospice care? 3. Explain the Oregon Death with Dignity Act of 1994. 4. Explain the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA).

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