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Chpt 1 Flashcards

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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

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Treat the kidneys
Includes diabetes

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Neurologist

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Treat conditions associated with the nervous system

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Nutritionist
Dietician

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Specializes in the field of nutrition
Hospitals and Clinics
Specialized education

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Obstetrician

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Treatment of pregnant women and delivery of babies

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Oncologist

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Diagnose and treat conditions associated with cancer

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Ophthalmologist

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Treat conditions associated with the eyes.
Can perform surgery

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Optometrist

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Specialize in treating some conditions of the eye and can perform routine eye exams and prescribe corrective lenses

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Orthopedist

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Specialize in the treatment of the bones and joints
Joint replacements

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Otolaryngologist

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Diagnose and treat conditions associated with the ears, nose and throat
May specialize in one age group
Performs surgery

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Pathologist

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Supervise the clinical laboratory and tests that are performed there

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Pediatrician

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Patients are children
Typically up to 18

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Phlebotomist

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Trained to draw blood for physician-ordered laboratory work

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Physiatrist

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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)

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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

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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

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Treats conditions associated with the feet
Warts, ingrown toenails
Do minor surgery in office

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Primary care practice

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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

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Legally this business is an individual entity
Physicians are shielded from liability risks
Physicians are typically paid a salary

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Psychiatrist

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Treat patients with mental and emotional disorders
Counseling and medication

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Psychologist

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See patients with mental health conditions

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Pulmonologist

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Treat conditions of the lungs
Cystic Fibrosis, pneumonia, emphysema

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Radiologist

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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)

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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

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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

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Diagnose and treat autoimmune conditions
And conditions related to the joints
Arthritis

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Sleep medicine physician

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Often pulmonologists who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders

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Sole proprietorship

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Physician practices alone
All costs and liabilities are borne by the sole physician

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Specialty care practice

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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

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Specializes in performing surgery

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Urologist

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Treatment of the urinary system of both males and females
Erectile dysfunction, UTIs

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Physician training
MD or DO

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4 years undergraduate
4 years med school
3-7 years residency

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Fellowship

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Additional physician training, 1-3 years

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Educational commission for foreign medical graduates

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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

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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

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Seminars or conferences
Courses in specialty practices
Certification with professional organizations

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One of the biggest issues facing healthcare is access

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