Historical Context Matrix
As you learn about health care delivery in the United States, it is important to understand the history of health care delivery to develop a working knowledge as you progress through the course. The following matrix is designed to help you develop that working knowledge. Fill in the following matrix. Each box should contain responses between 50 and 100 words.
Historical Context Matrix
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Historical background?
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Where is the care delivered?
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Who is the caregiver?
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Goal of the care?
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How is care paid for?
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Premodern
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Snake oil
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Early hospitals
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Local hospital autonomy
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Specialized care
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Write a 300-word summary describing how the history of health care has influenced health care today.