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Module 2 Discussion 1 Case Studies
Raymond
Raymond is a 54-year-old man who lives in a rural part of Mississippi. He is a skilled worker, but his job does not provide health insurance. Raymond does not qualify for Medicaid and cannot pay for health insurance. He has not received consistent or coordinated healthcare for most of his life. The closest clinic is over 30 miles away, and he does not have the money for both the healthcare and medical care services and gas. Raymond has been diagnosed with hypertension, and his family history includes pulmonary embolisms and heart disease.
Emmanuel
Emmanuel is a 55-year-old man who lives in Jackson, Mississippi. He is an office manager and receives insurance from his employer. Emmanuel has had annual medical and dental exams from the same providers for several years. Emmanuel has a family history of Type 2 diabetes and his latest blood test results showed his sugar levels were higher than expected. Emmanuel received a referral from his primary care provider (PCP) to an endocrinologist and a registered dietitian, and he was instructed by his PCP to increase his physical activity.
