Difference between revisions of "Access"
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Access is the ability to obtain needed medical care. | Access is the ability to obtain needed medical care. | ||
| − | Access is the timely use of personal health services to achieve the best health outcomes. <ref>Kaiser Family Foundation</ref> | + | Access is the timely use of personal health services to achieve the best health [[outcomes|outcome]]. <ref>Kaiser Family Foundation</ref> |
It requires three distinct steps: | It requires three distinct steps: | ||
| − | # Gaining entry into the health care system. | + | # Gaining entry into the [[health care system]]. |
# Accessing a health care location where needed services are provided. | # Accessing a health care location where needed services are provided. | ||
| − | # Finding a health care provider with whom the patient can communicate and trust. | + | # Finding a health care [[provider]] with whom the patient can communicate and trust. |
| − | Access to care is often affected by the availability of insurance, the cost of the care, and the geographic location of providers.<ref>HealthyPeople 2020</ref> | + | Access to care is often affected by the availability of [[health insurance|insurance]], the [[cost]] of the care, and the geographic location of providers.<ref>HealthyPeople 2020</ref> |
=References= | =References= | ||
Latest revision as of 13:53, 14 February 2017
What is access?
Access is the ability to obtain needed medical care.
Access is the timely use of personal health services to achieve the best health outcome. [1]
It requires three distinct steps:
- Gaining entry into the health care system.
- Accessing a health care location where needed services are provided.
- Finding a health care provider with whom the patient can communicate and trust.
Access to care is often affected by the availability of insurance, the cost of the care, and the geographic location of providers.[2]
