Patient Navigation and Advocacy Flashcards
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A community paramedic visits a patient who refuses to take prescribed medications due to cost. What is the most appropriate first action?
Answer: Assess the patient's insurance coverage and explore assistance programs
Exploring insurance coverage and pharmaceutical assistance programs directly addresses the barrier of medication affordability.
Which community resource is MOST appropriate to connect a food-insecure patient with in the United States?
Answer: SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
SNAP is the primary federal nutrition assistance program for food-insecure individuals and families.
A patient with limited English proficiency needs health education. What is the best practice for a community paramedic?
Answer: Use a trained medical interpreter or translation service
Trained medical interpreters ensure accurate communication without the confidentiality and accuracy risks of using family members.
When advocating for a patient within the healthcare system, which approach BEST defines the community paramedic's role?
Answer: Acting as a liaison between the patient and their care team to ensure needs are addressed
The community paramedic serves as a liaison, amplifying the patient's voice without overstepping into medical decision-making.
A homebound elderly patient has untreated hypertension but has not seen a doctor in two years. After stabilizing the patient, what is the community paramedic's priority navigation step?
Answer: Arrange follow-up with a primary care provider and address transportation barriers
Connecting the patient to a primary care provider and resolving transportation barriers addresses the root cause of non-engagement with care.
Which of the following BEST describes a social determinant of health relevant to patient navigation?
Answer: Housing stability
Housing stability is a social determinant of health that directly influences a patient's ability to manage chronic conditions.
A patient discloses during a home visit that they are experiencing domestic violence. What is the community paramedic's first obligation?
Answer: Ensure the patient's immediate safety and provide information on local resources
Ensuring immediate safety and providing resource information respects patient autonomy while fulfilling the duty to protect.