Psychology 2036A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Health Maintenance Organization, Primary Care Physician, Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2036A/B
• Professor: Doug Hazlewood

Document Summary

Health care systems and health policy: effects on health. Dr. b. , michelle"s because he was affiliated with one of the best teaching hospitals in michelle"s city. Given his background, she believed that dr. b. could handle her routine health needs. But over the years, michelle began to doubt her assumptions. She thought a specialist could help determine the cause of her headaches. When she asked the neurologist about specific tests that could confirm or rule out a reason for her pain, he indicated that there was no need for further tests. In addition, he doubted that her health maintenance organization would authorize tests based on: one week later, michelle had a bizarre accident that convinced her that both doctors were wrong. While at home, michelle fainted and hit her head on a piece of furniture. Michelle"s complaints: michelle"s first appointment with the new physician confirmed that she made a good choice.