Chapter 2 Study Guide Vocabulary Flashcards
Allopathic
A term used to contrast homeopathic medicine with mainstream medicine it is characterized by an effort to counteract the symptoms of a disease by administration of treatments that produce affects opposite to the symptoms
Accreditation
The process through which an organization is recognized for adherence to a group of standards that meet or exceed the expectations of the accrediting agency
Ambulatory
Able to walk about and not be bedridden
Amenities
Things that contribute to comfort enjoyment or convenience
Cited
Quoted by way of example authority or proof or mention formally in commendation or praise
Credentialing
The process of extending professional or medical privileges to an individual; the process of verifying and evaluating that person’s credentials
Encounter
Any contact between a healthcare provider and a patient that results in treatment or evaluation of the patient’s condition it is not limited to in person contact
Fermentation
An enzymatically controlled transformation of an organic compound
Indicators
An important point or group of statistical values that when evaluated indicate the quality of care provided in the healthcare facility
Innocuous
Having no effect adverse or otherwise; harmless
Standards
Items or indicators used as a measure of quality or compliance with a statutory or accrediting body’s policy and regulations
Treatises
Systematic expositions or arguments in writing including a methodic discussion of the facts and the principles involved and the conclusion reached
Triage
Identification of the severity of patients conditions and the allocation of treatment according to a system of priorities which is designed to maximize the number of survivors and provide treatment for the sickest patient first
