Chapter 1 Flashcards
vocab
allopathic
a system of medical practice that treats disease by the use of remedies, such as medications and surgery, to produce effects different from those caused by the disease under treatment; medical doctors (MDs) and osteopaths (DOs) practice allopathic medicine; also called conventional medicine.
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)
A group of diverse Medical and healthcare systems, practices, and products that are generally considered part of conventional medicine.
Complementary medicine is used in combination with conventional medicine ( allopathic or osteopathic); alternative medicine is used instead of conventional medicine.
Conscientious
Meticulous, careful
Contamination
the process by which something becomes harmful or unstable through contact with something unclean
critical thinking
The constant practice of considering all aspects of a situation when deciding what to believe or what to do
Demeanor
Behavior towards others; outward manner
Detrimental
harmful
holistic
a form of healing that considers the whole person (i.e., bidy, mind , spirit, and emotions) in individual treatment plans
hospice
a concept of care that involves health professionals and volunteers who provide medical, psychological, and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their loved ones
indicator
an important point or group of statistical values that, when evaluated, indicates the quality of care provided in a healthcare facility
initiative
the ability to determine what needs to be done and to take action on your own
integrity
adhering to ethical standards or right conduct standards
learning style
the way an individual perceives and processes information to learn new material
mnemonic
a learning device (image, rhyme, figure of speech
morale
emotional or mental condition with respect to cheerfulness or confidence
negligence
failure to act as a reasonably prudent person would under similar circumstances; such conduct falls below the standards of behavior established by law for the protection of others against unreasonable risk or harm
overlearn
to learn or memorize beyond the point of proficiency or immediate recall
patient navigator
a person who identifies patients’ needs and barriers, then assists by coordinating care and identifying community and healthcare resources to meet the needs. May also be called a care coordinator
perceiving
how an individual looks at information and see it as real
processing
how an individual internalizes new information and makes it his or her own
reflection
the process of thinking about new information to create new ways of learning
reliable
Dependable; able to be trusted
triage
the process of sorting patients to determine medical needs and the priority of care
