Medical Services

Question 1

Compare and contrast two techniques used to reduce utilization of medical services in Saudi Arabia to control the cost of care.

•  How do healthcare providers (such as physicians and hospitals) address financial constraints and continue to ensure that safe, effective, and efficient care is provided to the patient?
•  What do you see in the future for utilization management?

In developing your initial response, be sure to draw from, explore, and cite credible reference materials, including at least one scholarly peer-reviewed reference.

Question 2

Employing, training, and retaining staff is essential to maintaining a quality and safe healthcare facility.

•  Discuss reasons that employee training might not last and how managers can ensure training lasts.
•  Provide an example of an effective training approach and illustrating its use in healthcare organizations.

Question 3

What is nationalism? How is it different to patriotism? Using relevant examples, discuss how media globalisation has weakened the awareness of patriotism due to interconnection of worldwide community.