Ch 4+6 Healthcare And Patients Flashcards

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Accreditation

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Institutions seek this for documentation attesting to the attainment of certain minimum standards

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Affordable Care Act (ACA)

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Ensure that all Americans are covered by health insurance

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American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

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Establishes the minimum standards for certification in various imaging specialties and radiation therapy

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American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)

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Establish standards, advance profession and promote high standards of education and patient care

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Credentials

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Registration, permits, certificates, and licenses that attest to the qualifications of an individual

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Diagnostic

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Related to identification of patient problems

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Fee-for-service

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Companies reimburse patients for the cost of health care within the limits of their policy, patient is responsible for costs not covered. Patients can seek choice of provider

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Fellow

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Licensed physician receiving advanced training

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Health maintenance organization (HMO)

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Provide complete and comprehensive health care for the cost of the premium and a small fee called a copayment for each visit

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Hospitalist

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Serve as attending physicians for inpatients that are hospitalized, practice in groups

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Intern

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Recent medical school graduates gaining practical experience

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Managed care system

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Allow private hospitals and physicians to provide private services while also providing care through insurance plans that operate as HMOs or PPOs

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Medicaid

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Federal government funds and decides if a person falls within a designated group, state sets guidelines for services and eligibility

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Medicare

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Federal health insurance program that covers a potion of the medical care costs for those 65 and older

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Mission statement

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One or two paragraph declaration of the institution’s basic philosophy and primary goals

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Practice standards

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By ASRT, defines clinical practice, technical activities, professional responsibilities of imaging and therapeutic professions

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Preferred provider organization (PPO)

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Offers care at reduced rates within an established network of providers, saves money by limiting access to expensive services when they are not needed

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Radiologist

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Physicians who specialize in diagnostic imaging

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Resident

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Licensed physicians in an educational program to become certified in a specialty area

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Therapeutic

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Devoted to treatment

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Emergency department physician

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Specializes in trauma and emergency situations; a triage expert in disaster situations

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Family Practice physician

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Treats individuals and families in the context of daily life

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Gastroenterologist

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Diagnoses and treats diseases of the gastrointestinal tract

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Geriatrician

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Specializes in problems and diseases of elderly persons

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Gynecologist

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Treats problems and diseases of the female reproductive system

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Hospitalist

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Specialist, often an internist, who treats patients in a hospital setting

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Internist

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Specializes in the medical care and treatment of adults

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Intensivist

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Specialist, often a pulmonologist, who treats patients in the intensive care unit

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Obstetrician

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Specializes in pregnancy, labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum care

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Oncologist

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Specializes in tumor identification and treatment

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Ophthalmologist

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Diagnoses and treats problems and diseases of the eye

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Otorhinolarygologist

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Specializes in conditions of the ear, nose, and throat

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Pathologist

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Specializes in the scientific study of the alterations in the body caused by disease and death

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Pediatrician

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Specializes in the care, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting children

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Pulmonologist

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Specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases in the lungs

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Psychiatrist

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Specializes in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness

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Radiologist

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Specializes in diagnoses by means of medical imaging

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Abdominal surgeon

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Specializes in surgery of the abdominal cavity

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Plastic surgeon

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Restores or improves the appearance and function of exposed body parts

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Neurologic surgeon

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Specializes in surgery of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system

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Orthopedic surgeon

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Diagnoses and treats problems of the musculoskeletal system

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Thoracic surgeon

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Specializes in surgery involving the chest

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Ageism

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Discriminatory attitude toward the elderly that includes a belief that all elderly are ill, disabled, worthless, and unattractive

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Aggressiveness

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Involves anger or hostility

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Assertiveness

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Calm, firm expression of feelings or opinions, most effective

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Aphasia

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Defect or loss of language function in which comprehension or expression of words is impaired as a result of injury to language centers in the brain

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Autonomy

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Self determination, patients will feel a loss of this when told to do things like when/where to lie down or take certain medications at certain times

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Chronic

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Persistent or lasting conditions

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Diagnosis

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Identification of condition

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Electrolarynx

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A device placed on the external throat wall and operated by amplifying vibrations transmitted through tissues of the neck

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Ethnic

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National characteristics of individuals identified by specific areas of the globe

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Hospice

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A service provided to patients who are unlikely to live for more than 6 months, treatment stops and patient receives high quality of life care for remainder of their life

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Oncology

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Diagnosis and treatment of cancer

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Palliative

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Care that provides relief but is not intended to cure

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Prognosis

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Prediction of outcome by a physician

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Regimen

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A system designed to provide benefit

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Therapeutic communication

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Process in which the health care professional consciously influences a client or helps the client to a better understanding through verbal or nonverbal communication

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Valid choice

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Alternatives when communicating with patients, such as “Would you like a blanket over your knees?” Or “Would you prefer to sit where you can see down the hall or over by the window?”

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Verbal skills

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Ability to use language and content that is appropriate for your patient

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Nonverbal Communication

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Based on cultural background, eye contact, body language, touching, appearance

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Verbal communication

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Clear distinct speech habits, use language and content appropriate to your listener

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Health care system

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Government, private, public, and practicing professionals who deliver both crisis intervention and preventative health care

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Health care team

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Group of physicians and hospital personnel that meet patient needs and provide services in a hospital setting

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When stress interferes with communication

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Lower your voice, speak slowly, be non judgemental, avoid inappropriate reactions

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When was x-ray discovered?

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November 1895

66
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diaphretic

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palms are sweaty

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fears of adolescents

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loss of control and independence, modesty and privacy of utmost importance

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fears of young adults

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moving to roles of responsibility, career, marriage, children, care of parents

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middle adult fears

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onset of chronic conditions such as hearing and vision loss, memory loss, decreased coordination