Health systems: practice question

A PSM question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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PSM · Health systems

Sample item

What is continuity of care?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

C. Coordinated care over time across settings

Continuity means patients experience coherent linked care over time, supported by communication, records, follow-up, and clear responsibility.

Option by option

  • A. Seeing a different clinician at every visit

    Fragmented changing care reduces continuity.

  • B. Avoiding medical records

    Records support continuity.

  • C. Coordinated care over time across settings (correct)

    Correct: coordinated longitudinal care defines continuity.

  • D. Only providing emergency treatment

    Emergency-only care is not continuity.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this PSM question?

The best answer is C, Coordinated care over time across settings. Continuity means patients experience coherent linked care over time, supported by communication, records, follow-up, and clear responsibility.

Why is "Seeing a different clinician at every visit" not the answer?

Fragmented changing care reduces continuity.

Why is "Avoiding medical records" not the answer?

Records support continuity.

Why is "Only providing emergency treatment" not the answer?

Emergency-only care is not continuity.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Health systems in PSM. The correct option holds because: Correct: coordinated longitudinal care defines continuity.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Health systems?

Practise biostatistics with small calculations until sensitivity, predictive values and risk measures are automatic. Then use the flashcards and the other PSM questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.