https://padlet.com/emily_schneck/6a34bfewyshp en-us 2017-05-08 18:57:32 UTC 2017-05-09 14:13:48 UTC hello@padlet.com emily_schneck https://padlet.com/emily_schneck/6a34bfewyshp/wish/170614902 Having health care can lead to a healthier life. Health care impacts your, "Overall physical, social, and mental health status; prevention of disease and disability; detection and treatment of health conditions; quality of life; preventable death; and life expectancy" (6).]]> 2017-05-08 19:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/emily_schneck/6a34bfewyshp/wish/170614902 emily_schneck https://padlet.com/emily_schneck/6a34bfewyshp/wish/170618136 Some people are unable to get health care. The reasons for this include the lack of availability, the cost is too high, and lack of coverage by insurance. the lack of health care can lead to, "Unmet health needs, delays in receiving appropriate care, inability to get preventive services, and hospitalizations that could have been prevented" (6). ]]> 2017-05-08 20:13:29 UTC https://padlet.com/emily_schneck/6a34bfewyshp/wish/170618136 emily_schneck https://padlet.com/emily_schneck/6a34bfewyshp/wish/170761993 It is very important to have a primary care provider (PCP). Having a PCP leads to, "Greater patient trust in the provider, good patient-provider communication, and increased likelihood that patients receive appropriate care" (7).]]> 2017-05-09 13:44:34 UTC https://padlet.com/emily_schneck/6a34bfewyshp/wish/170761993 emily_schneck https://padlet.com/emily_schneck/6a34bfewyshp/wish/170764330 My access to health care impacted me in a positive way because I was able to visit an allergist at a young age and find out that I have food allergies. Without this information I could have had an allergic reaction and possibly died due to the reaction. My insurance also covers most of the cost for an epi-pen which is a huge help because otherwise I would have to pay over $600 for the lifesaving shot.]]> 2017-05-09 13:50:30 UTC https://padlet.com/emily_schneck/6a34bfewyshp/wish/170764330