Public health scare.The disconcerting dis·con·cert tr.v. dis·con·cert·ed, dis·con·cert·ing, dis·con·certs 1. To upset the self-possession of; ruffle. See Synonyms at embarrass. 2. results of a recent investigation into health care quality revealed that only 54.9% of patients actually received the care recommended by their doctors. Researchers at RAND telephoned 6,700 adults living in 12 cities in the U.S. and inquired about their health care experiences. They then obtained their medical records and compared the recorded treatments with the recommended treatments for 30 acute and chronic conditions, and for preventive care Preventive care is a set of measures taken in advance of symptoms to prevent illness or injury. This type of care is best exemplified by routine physical examinations and immunizations. The emphasis is on preventing illnesses before they occur. See also
n. A cataract occurring spontaneously in old age and marked by increased opacity of the lens followed by its softening and shrinkage. sufferers receiving recommended treatments, but less than 11% of patients diagnosed with alcohol dependence receiving treatment. RAND calls for immediate strategies to reduce these public-health threatening deficits in care. (New Eng. Journ. Med., 2003, Vol. 348, No. 26, pp. 2635-2645) |
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