4.  what are private healthcare sites? what are their characteristics? 5.  what is patient-centered care?

Private healthcare sites are for-profit companies that provide private insurance for medical/wellness management, health maintenance and protection, preventive medicine or any care relating to health. Private insurance is a common payment set-up that provide benefits and coverage. Generally, insurance is expensive. The pricier the insurance packages, the more advantages it gives. Advance testing, more staff and equipment is a key characteristic of private healthcare.

Patient-centered care is healthcare that is designed according to the patient’s unique situation and needs. The patient plays an active role in making healthcare decisions. It aims to treat the person rather than just the disease. The care will be more effective and efficient for the patient and his family.

his week a heat wave will be hitting, and most of the country will be experiencing temperatures above average for july. due to humidity, the temperature outside can feel even warmer than it actually is. this adjusted temperature, often referred to as the “feels like” temperature is called the heat index. the chart shows the heat index, which is calculated based on temperature and relative humidity. use this chart to answer the following questions.