Ancillary services Flashcards
ancillary services
meet a specific medical need for a specific population
urgent care
alternative to emergency department
cost less
shorter wait time
flexible hours
walk-in appointments
Laboratory services
perform diagnostic testing on blood, body fluids & other types of specimens to conclude a diagnosis for provider
Diagnostic imaging
machines such as x-ray equipment, ultrasound machines, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), & computerized tomography (CT) take images of body parts to further diagnose a condition
Occupational therapy
assist patients who have conditions that disable them developmentally, emotionally, mentally, physically
help patient compensate for loss of function & rebuild to a fxnal level
Physical therapy
assists patients in regaining mobility & improving strength & range of motion, often impaired by an accident, injury, or as a result of a disease
Acupuncture
involves pricking the skin or tissues with needles to relieve pain & treat various physical, mental & emotional conditions
Chiropractic
medicine diagnoses and treats mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system particularly the spine
Energy therapy
is the calm method of clearing cellular memory through the human energy field promoting health, balance, and relaxation