Question

a system of payment rates to health care providers in which illnesses are grouped into related types. interdisciplinary teams kardex managed care diagnosis - related groups a 78 year old is best classified as a/an patient dependent hospice geriatric ambulatory

Explanation:

• For the first question: Diagnosis - related groups (DRGs) are a system that classifies patients into groups based on their diagnosis, treatment, and other factors for payment purposes. Interdisciplinary teams are groups of professionals from different fields working together. Kardex is a system for patient information. Managed care is a broader approach to healthcare delivery and financing.
• For the second question: Geriatric patients are those who are elderly (usually 65 years and older). Dependent patients are those who rely on others for care (not specifically age - related). Hospice patients are those with terminal illnesses. Ambulatory patients are those who can walk (not age - specific).

Answer:

1. diagnosis - related groups
2. geriatric