Please respond to the following 3 questions in complete sentences. The total response should be between 2-4 paragraphs. Please write in your own words and use content from the textbook.
1 – Why do you think that outpatient services are growing in popularity among healthcare consumers? List 3 benefits of using outpatient facilities over in-patient care?
2 – Long Term Care: You are noticing that one of your parents/grandparents/family friends is getting older, starting to have some challenges with memory, and an increased need for additional support for their chronic health conditions. Using the information in the textbook, and considering your/their personal financial resources, interests, lifestyle, and needs, discuss at least 2 long-term care options that you would consider discussing as options with them, and why. In that discussion, identify at least 2 advantages and disadvantages for each. Your response should be in your own words and can be answered directly in the textbox provided.
3- In your own words, explain the difference between licensure, accreditation, and certification? Why are each of these important in healthcare?
Be original do not plagiarize. Use your own words!