Ancillary services Flashcards

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ancillary services

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meet a specific medical need for a specific population

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urgent care

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alternative to emergency department

cost less
shorter wait time
flexible hours
walk-in appointments

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Laboratory services

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perform diagnostic testing on blood, body fluids & other types of specimens to conclude a diagnosis for provider

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Diagnostic imaging

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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

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Occupational therapy

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assist patients who have conditions that disable them developmentally, emotionally, mentally, physically

help patient compensate for loss of function & rebuild to a fxnal level

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Physical therapy

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assists patients in regaining mobility & improving strength & range of motion, often impaired by an accident, injury, or as a result of a disease

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Acupuncture

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involves pricking the skin or tissues with needles to relieve pain & treat various physical, mental & emotional conditions

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Chiropractic

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medicine diagnoses and treats mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system particularly the spine

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Energy therapy

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is the calm method of clearing cellular memory through the human energy field promoting health, balance, and relaxation

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