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PHHE 461 Public Health Assignment - Prescott College
Discussion - Imagine that you suddenly need long-term care on a short or long-term basis, due to an accident or illness, for example.
(1) What type of services would you prefer (i.e., how would you prefer to be cared for) and (2) how would you plan to pay for it?
At least 100 words.
Respond to the following Opinion: If I suddenly needed a long-term care due to an accident or illness, I would choose home care. With home care you can be independent with some restrictions, such as grab bars and anti-slip rugs and there is freedom to move around your house with comfort. Home care is often provided by the same nurse or team or nurses, so they always know what kind of care has been given or is needed. The patient can also keep their same doctor, so the continuity of their care stays intact. I would choose Medicare because it health benefit include intermittent skilled nursing care, therapy, and care provided by a home health aide. Helena Bugumba
If I suddenly needed long-term care, I would do home care because it is my own territory. Home care also brings a bond between the patient and the nurse, which will help with my mental stability. For payment I will choose Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) "waiver" programs. Because it is not limited to medical care and their coverage does not run out when a person's medical condition stabilizes. Helena Bugumba
At least 100 words.