NR 603 Week 4 iHuman Reflection
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| Institution | Chamberlain |
| Contributor | Taylor |
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In this virtual patient scenario, a range of diagnostics were ordered, including chest X- ray, TEE, TTE Lexiscan, cardiac stress test, a coronary angiogram, Holter monitor, EKG, PFTs, and blood tests (Otto et al., 2021). Based on estimates from MD Save, the total cost of these tests for an uninsured patient who doesn't meet Medicare's age requirements is approximately $12,000 However, in real-world practice, such an extensive workup is typically reserved for inpatients and not routinely ordered by primary care providers. Ordering many expensive tests can instill fear and financial burden in patients.
To address these concerns, a more focused approach is recommended by starting with a cardiology referral. Then ordering a TTE and BNP would yield sufficient information regarding the cardiac structure, EF, and potential heart failure (Otto et al., 2021). By limiting the diagnostic studies to these two alone, the estimated cost for the patient would be reduced to approximately
$2,300. This approach achieves nearly $8,000 in savings while still providing appropriate and necessary diagnostic information……….. Continue
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| Term | Fall Session |
| Institution | Chamberlain |
| Contributor | Taylor |
