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5: Demographic Trends and Societal Changes
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5.0: Introduction
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The page discusses the role of immigration, naturalization, and other factors such as aging, employment trends, and healthcare changes in driving demographic shifts. It describes a public health nurse named Michael who works at a free clinic serving a large immigrant and older adult population. Michael's clinic is part of a consortium that received a grant to increase minority care, and he plays a role in improving healthcare access.
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5.1: Demographic Factors
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5.2: Health Care Consumer Behavior
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5.3: Virtual Care and Technology
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The section addresses the impact of technology on health care, focusing on telehealth, electronic health records (EHR), and home monitoring. It explores how these innovations improve patient access, safety, and care quality while offering cost-effective solutions. Telehealth has become popular, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing remote access to care. EHRs facilitate communication and reduce errors, while home monitoring aids chronic disease management.
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5.4: Health Care Workforce
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5.5: Chapter Summary
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5.6: Key Terms
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5.7: Review Questions
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