Differentiate between early beliefs about the cause of disease and treatment and current beliefs about disease and treatment.

Identify and describe the majors forces or changes in heath care today Technological advancements. Specialization. Aging population. increasing costs

Describe the level or care offered by the modem hospital Emergency Care, Critical Care. General Medical/ Surgical . Transitional Care/24 hour observation.

List 10 types of ambulatory health care facilities and give example of the form of services offered by each one. provide examples of health care services that can be delivered in the patient’s home.

Describe the major types of long term care facilities. Explain the purpose of hospice movement. Analyze services offered by federal, state, and local health care systems and trends. Describe current national, state, and local health care systems and trends such as:Veterans Administration(VA) Affairs, State local Health Departments Private and public hospitals.List typical services provided by state, local, and federal health service agencies. Department of health and human services(DHHS) National institute of Health(NIH).