40 Health Professions Flashcards
Audi/olog/y
Audiology
science concerned with the sense of hearing, especially in the evaluation, study, and measurement of impaired hearing, and the rehabilitation of those with impaired hearing
Bacteri/olog/ist
Bacteriologist
specialist in the scientific study of bacteria such as bacilli, cocci, and spirochetes
Bi/o/log/ist
Biologist
specialist in the scientific study of living cells
Cardi/olog/y
Cardiology
the study of the heart and its functions
Dermat/olog/y
Dermatology
medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disease
Endocrin/olog/y
Endocrinology
the study and science of the endocrine system
Gasto/enter/olog/y
Gastroenterology
the study of the stomach, intestines and their diseases
Gynec/olog/y
Gynecology
a speciality dealing with diseases of the reproductive and genital tract in women
Hemat/olog/y
Hematology
science of dealing with the morphology of blood, blood cells, and blood-forming tissues, and with their physiology and pathology
Neur/olog/y
Neurology
branch of medical science dealing with diseases and conditions of the nervous system
Onc/olog/y
Oncology
study of tumors - both benign and malignant
Opthalm/olog/y
Opthalmology
branch of medicine dealing with the eye
Path/olog/y
Pathology
branch of medicine concerning the treatment of disease
Physi/olog/y
Physiology
science that treats the functions of the living organism and its parts, chemical factors, and processess
Proct/olog/y
Proctology
specialty concerned with disorders of the rectum (straight tube) and anus (ring)
Psych/olog/y
Psychology
science of the mind and mental processes; disturbed mental processes; and abnormal behavior. Apsychologist doesn’t prescribe drugs
Radi/olog/y
Radiology
branch of medical science dealing with X-ray substances or radioactive energy to diagnose and treat disease
Ur/olog/y
Urology
branch of medicine dealing with the urinary system in the female and the urogenital system in the male
Psych/iatry
Psychiatry
branch of medicine that deals with the study, treatment and prevention of mental illness
Physician
an authorized practitioner of medicine
An/esthesi/ologist
Anesthesiologist
physician who specializes in administrating anesthetics
Oto/rhino/laryng/olog/ist
Otorhinolaryngologist
physician who specializes in the diseases of the ear, nose, and throat/voice box
Ger/iatr/ician
Geriatrician
physician who diagnoses, treats, and cures diseases and conditions of the aging and elderly
Obstetric/ian (midwife Gk)
Obstetrician
physician who specializes in pregnancy, labor, and delivery
General Practitioner (GPMD)
physician who is schooled in six basic areas; internal medicine function and diseases of internal organs; obstetrics and gynecology; surgery; psychiatry; pediatrics; and community medicine. This doctor treats the whole family and is often referred to as a Family Practitioner or Family Physician
Preventive Medicine (MD)
a specialty that includes occupational medicine, public health, and general preventative medicine
Emergency Medicine
emergency room care that treats acute illness and crisis situations
Osteopathy (DO)
physicians have skills of both medical doctors and chiropractors
Registered Nurse (RN)
specialist licensed to work directly with patients
Midwife (RN)
a professional nurse with additional training with women through pregnancy, delivery, and the postpartum period
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
a registered nurse who has completed advanced nursing education, masters or doctorate. Range of health services varies from state to state
Public Health Nurse (PHN)
registered nurse concerned with the prevention of illness and care for the sick in a community setting rather than a health-care facility. A PHN is usually employed by public health departments
Physician Assistant (PA)
person trained in some medical procedures who can perform limited duties under the guidance of a physician
Occupational Therapist (OTR)
professional person schooled in the rehabilitation of fine motor skills and coordination of patients’ activities
Optometrist (OD) - vision/measure/specialist
professional person trained to examine eyes and prescribe corrective lenses
Pharmacist R. Ph. or F. PH - registration in or doctorate degree
one who is licensed to prepare, sell, or dispense drugs, compounds and prescriptions
Physical Therapist RPT or PT
a personal skilled in the techniques of physical therapy who is qualified to administer physician-prescribed drugs (Rx) and give treatment (Tx)
Athletic Training Certification (ATC)
person who uses sports medicine techniques, physical therapy, massage, and numerous other modalities
Radiology Technician (RT)
one who specializes in the use of X-ray and radioactive isotopes in the diagnoses and treatment of disease and who works under the supervision of a radiologist (MD)
Respiratory Therapist (ARRT)
person who has a degree in respiratory therapy and who assists patients in improving impaired respiratory functions under a physician’s direction, usually a pulmonologist (MD) - lung specialist
Veterinarian (DVM)
doctor trained to practice veterinary medicine, performa animal surgery, and carry out animal research
Chiro/pract/or
Chiropractor or DC
a doctor trained in a manner similar to MDs and DOs but who doesn’t use medications or surgeries. DCs analyze the skeletal system and use holistic approached to treat patients with bone adjustment manipulation, physical therapy, nutrition, acupuncture, massage, and other non-intrusive therapies
