Question

1 multiple choice 1 point
the geographic area that is used as the basis for determining a healthcare organizations market area reflects
o the type of care provided
the size of the organization
the geographic area from which patients are drawn
all of the above
2 multiple choice 1 point
healthcare consumption decisions often include a(n) _ component that is typically absent from other consumption decisions.
emotional
psychological
financial
rational

Explanation:

1. For the first question, the geographic area used to determine a healthcare organization's market area is based on where patients come from (the geographic area from which patients are drawn). The type of care and size of the organization are not the main basis for defining the market area.
2. For the second question, healthcare consumption decisions often have an emotional component. While other consumption decisions can have psychological, financial, and rational aspects, the emotional aspect (e.g., fear of illness, anxiety about treatment) is more distinctively present in healthcare consumption.

Answer:

1. C. the geographic area from which patients are drawn
2. A. emotional