Who is providing healthcare, and what is their role in quality and safety of care delivery
1. How does the imbalance between Primary Care Providers and Specialty Care Providers impact access, quality, and affordability of health care?
2. Review Figure 4.1 (Evolution of the Focus of Health Care Delivery). What role do nurses play in the evolution of patient-centered healthcare delivery?
3. During the current pandemic shut-down, there has been an increase in tele-health services. What is the role of the nurse in the provision of these services? What is the impact of these services on the cost and quality of healthcare? What are the quality and safety measures required for this technology?