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Advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP)

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Has pursued additional education beyond a nursing degree

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Allergist

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Treats allergic conditions, including food and environmental allergies

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Anesthesiologist

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Physicians who perform and oversee anesthesia for surgical cases

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Autocratic leadership style

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Leader makes all the decisions for the group

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Cardiologist

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Treat conditions of the heart and cardiovascular system
Cardiologists may be subspecialists

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Concierge clinic

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May have more than one physician in the practice
No insurance billing-patients pay a fee
Patients spend more time with the physician
No billing staff needed, costs are lower
People with no insurance or high deductibles
Patients pay a monthly fee
Refer out for surgery or specialized care
Lower costs- no billing department, no wait for insurance payments, no prior authorizations

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Democratic leadership style

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The leader seeks input from others before making final decisions
Not good for emergent situations
Employees often more engaged and loyal

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Dermatologist

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Treat disorders of the skin
Patients of all ages
Biopsies performed

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Emergency physician

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Specialized training in emergency conditions

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Family practice physician

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Patients of all ages
Often perform minor surgery in the office for conditions that only require local anesthesia
Some deliver babies

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Gastroenterologist

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Treats diseases of the esophagus, gallbladder, stomach, liver, pancreas, intestines & rectum

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General partnership
Group practice

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Physicians partner to share in expenses of running the practice
Physicians share liability risks with each other

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Gerontologist

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Specialize in conditions associated with aging.
Treat physical or mental conditions
Nursing homes, assisted living facilities

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Gynecologist

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Treat women with female related conditions
Often use preventive screening tests
Sometimes obstetricians as well

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Hematologist

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Treats disorders of the blood

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Hepatologist

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Specializes in treatment of the liver
Subspecialist because GI doctor also treats the liver

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Hospitalist

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Physicians who see patients only in the hospital setting

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Infectious disease physician

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Treatment of infectious diseases, E. coli or HIV
Special training in how the body fights disease

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Internist
Internal medical provider

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Treat adult patients (over 16)
Like family practice physician but just adults

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Laissez-faire leader

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Leader sits back and lets others make decisions
Must have a trusted team

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Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
Same as LVN

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Nurse who has less training than an RN
1 year nursing program at technical school

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Licensed vocational nurse (LVN)

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See LPN

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Limited liability partnership (LLP)

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Physicians partner and share in costs
Physicians do not share liability risks

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Medical assistant(MA)

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Assists the physician or nurse typically in the ambulatory clinic setting
Accredited program or trained on the job

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Nephrologist
Treat the kidneys Includes diabetes
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Neurologist
Treat conditions associated with the nervous system
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Nutritionist Dietician
Specializes in the field of nutrition Hospitals and Clinics Specialized education
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Obstetrician
Treatment of pregnant women and delivery of babies
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Oncologist
Diagnose and treat conditions associated with cancer
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Ophthalmologist
Treat conditions associated with the eyes. Can perform surgery
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Optometrist
Specialize in treating some conditions of the eye and can perform routine eye exams and prescribe corrective lenses
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Orthopedist
Specialize in the treatment of the bones and joints Joint replacements
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Otolaryngologist
Diagnose and treat conditions associated with the ears, nose and throat May specialize in one age group Performs surgery
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Pathologist
Supervise the clinical laboratory and tests that are performed there
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Pediatrician
Patients are children Typically up to 18
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Phlebotomist
Trained to draw blood for physician-ordered laboratory work
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Physiatrist
Diagnose and treat conditions associated with the musculoskeletal systems Heat and cold therapy, massage, ultrasound, electrical stimulation Some perform injections in the spine or joints
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Physician assistant (PA)
Works under the direct supervision of a physician Most states can prescribe medication and assist during surgery Accredited education, certification, continuing education
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Physician-owned organizations
Physicians are shareholders or own the organization. Usually physicians receive a salary with the opportunity to earn more income if the physician sees more patients than their salary contract specifies Physicians on the board of directors and physicians vote for changes to the organization
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Podiatrist
Treats conditions associated with the feet Warts, ingrown toenails Do minor surgery in office
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Primary care practice
The services are primary in nature -family practice physicians, pediatricians and internists For complicated cases, the physician will refer to a specialist.
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Professional corporation
Legally this business is an individual entity Physicians are shielded from liability risks Physicians are typically paid a salary
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Psychiatrist
Treat patients with mental and emotional disorders Counseling and medication
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Psychologist
See patients with mental health conditions
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Pulmonologist
Treat conditions of the lungs Cystic Fibrosis, pneumonia, emphysema
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Radiologist
Physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of patients via the use of x-rays, MRIs, CTs, and radioactive materials Read images taken by technicians and diagnose conditions seen in the images
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Registered nurse (RN)
Hospital or clinic Provide direct patient care and may administer medications and treatments under a physician’s orders Must be supervised by a physician Either 2 or 4 year degree
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Retail clinic
Operates in a retail setting Typically see a small number of conditions-nothing urgent May operate with an ARNP , rather than a physician Most take cash only, no insurance billing offered Fees generally lower than in a traditional medical setting No appointment necessary Small number of conditions, none urgent
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Rheumatologist
Diagnose and treat autoimmune conditions And conditions related to the joints Arthritis
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Sleep medicine physician
Often pulmonologists who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders
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Sole proprietorship
Physician practices alone All costs and liabilities are borne by the sole physician
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Specialty care practice
May exist with primary care or apart. Referred by primary care provider if patient requires care beyond the scope of the primary care physician Will continue to see primary care for other general medical care
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Surgeon
Specializes in performing surgery
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Urologist
Treatment of the urinary system of both males and females Erectile dysfunction, UTIs
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Physician training MD or DO
4 years undergraduate 4 years med school 3-7 years residency
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Fellowship
Additional physician training, 1-3 years
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Educational commission for foreign medical graduates
Certification achieved by passing 3 sections of the US medical licensing examination Pass then apply for hospital residency
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Skills of medical office manager
Good communication Good organization Calm Good grasp of how to read and understand financial reports Predict costs Good leadership skills Cost containment and efficient management
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Continuing education for managers
Seminars or conferences Courses in specialty practices Certification with professional organizations
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