In what ways is Medicare restrictive?

Critical Thinking #3 “Mama Might Be Better Off Dead”

1.
Chapter 9 opens up with a very telling
title, “Jackie Banese’s Patient.” What do we learn in this chapter that
justifies Jackie having a “patient?” Provide examples to support your answer.

2.
Throughout this book, we see the
restrictions of Medicare policies. In what ways is Medicare restrictive? Do
patients know of these restrictions prior to signing up for Medicare? If
patients knew the restrictions, would it deter them from participating in
Medicare plans?

3.
Often times, we see the negative affects
that being a caregiver has on the person who is providing the care such as,
Jackie. Who else is at risk of this secondary affect? In other words, how have
we seen the trickle down affect that the caregiver’s stress plays on other
family members?

4.
Why isn’t Mrs. Jackson getting better?
Who, if anyone, is to blame for her repetitive illnesses and could these
illnesses have been prevented?

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