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Health Care Systems
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| World Health Organization | sponsored by UN investigates and addresses serious health problems throughout the world |
| US Department of Health and Human Services | deals with the health problems of the US |
| National Institutes of Health | a division of the USDHHS involved in research in disease |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | division of USDHHS concerned with cause spread and control of diseases in populations |
| Food and Drug Administration | regulate food and drug products sold to public |
| Agency for Health Care Policy and Research | research the quality of health care delivery and identify the standards of treatment that should be provided |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration | protects workers from job related injuries |
| Optical Center | vision |
| Medical Offices | Services include eamination, diagnosis, and treatment |
| General Hospitals | Found in most small towns |
| Rehabilitation Facility | Help patients obtain maximum self-care and function |
| Mental Health facility | Treats patients with mental disorders and diseases |
| Examples of Mental Health Facilities | Guidance and counseling centers, Chemical abuse treatment centers, psychiatric clicics and hospitals |