Chapter review Flashcards
Prefix
The first part of a word, before the root, that may alter the root.
Root
The central part of a word that may refer to a part of the body or system.
Suffix
The end part of the word that alters the meaning of the root.
What does HIPAA stands for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
What does HIPAA means?
A federal law that governs the sharing or disclosure of patient information.
What does ROI stands for?
Release of Information
What does the chain of command provide?
Structure
What does EMS stands for?
Emergency Medical Service
What is a letter composed of?
Heading, opening, body and closing.
What does the heading of a letter include?
The letterhead of the facility and the date.
What does the opening of the letter include?
Inside address, the salutation, and the attention line.
What does the Salutation lines of a letter should include?
The person’s courtesy title, such as Dr., Mr., Miss, Mrs. or Ms.
What does the Inside address of a letter include?
The physician’s name is used, followed by his academic degree.
What is the body of the letter?
Relays the reason for the correspondence. The body should be brief but contain all of the information necessary to convey the information to the recipient.
What does the closing of the letter include?
Complementary closing, the written signature, and the signature line.
