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A 25-year-old male injured his left ankle during a pickup game of basketball. He continued to play until the pain become unbearable. Once home, he decided he could not afford to miss work or go to the clinic due to his high copayment. Over the next five days he experienced increased swelling and pain. On the sixth day, he wrapped the ankle with an Ace bandage.

This scenario is a description of:
  1. Delay in seeking medical care related to cost
  2. Currently uninsured related to cost
  3. Did not receive medical care related to cost
  4. Physical and emotional limitations and unable to perform ADLs.
Explanation
Answer: C - The scenario of the 25-year-old who did not seek care for an injured ankle with increased swelling and pain is a description of not receiving or seeking medical care related to cost.

The Summary Health Statistics, National Health Interview Survey 2015 from the CDC reports that 5.9% of person ages 18 to 44 fall into this category. Persons in this same age range delayed seeking medical care at a rate of 8.2%.
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