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health care profesionals #2 Flashcards

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health care providers

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physicians
physician assistants
podiatrist
optometrist
other allied healthcare providers
nurses
dentist
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pharmacists employment % in retail and in hospitals

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  1. 4%

22. 2

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professions exist to serve society and have:

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body of knowledge
authority and privileges
culture
professional organization
ethical codes and internal controls
community sanction
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hierarchy of healthcare professionals 2010

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nurses > physicians > pharmacists > dentists > optometrist

shortage in rural and low income areas

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physicians - major decision makers (highest responsibility and influence) in US HCS are in charge of (3)

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select treatment
admission and discharge
diagnosing illness

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practice allopathic medicine

most common type of physician

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MD medical doctor

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this practice focuses on “whole person” approach in medicine

emphasis on musculoskeletal system, preventative medicine, and holistic care and manipulation

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DO doctor of osteopathic medicine

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MD and DO pattern of practice

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private practice

ambulatory/hospital care

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medical education and license requirements

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pre-med (BA/BS degree)
med school: 2 years in class study, 2 years clinical training
residency: 1 yr intern, 2 yr and 3 yr residency
license: USMLE or COMPLEX, internship, good moral character
Fellowship
board certification

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health care professions that are licensed to practice medicine under a physician’s supervision

an extension of medicine but not considered its own profession

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PA physician assistant

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military medics and corpsmen

1st program established at duke university 1965

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physician assistant PA

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PA training

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~26 months

masters degree

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practice setting for physician assistant

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any setting physicians provide care
44% primary care
> 50% in physicians’ office

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PA scope of practice

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diagnostic
prescribe
preventative
health maintenance

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physician assistants in florida are excluding from prescribing: 5

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controlled substances
anti-psychotics
radiographic contrast
general, spinal, epidural, anesthetics
parenteral injectables except insulin and epinephrine
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licensure for PA

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graduate from PA program

national certification examination (PA-C)

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registered nurses include:

supervise LPN and NA

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ARNP advanced registered nurse practitioner
CNM certified nurse-midwife
CRNA certified registered nurse anesthetist
CNS clinical nurse specialist

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LPN

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licensed practical nurse

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an assistant, not a nurse

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CNA/NA - certified nurse assistant

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nurse scope of practice

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care and treatment of ill or injured

health education

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percent of nurses employed in hospitals

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62%

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RN training

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hospital based diploma
2 year associates of science in Nursing (ADN)
4 years bachelor of science in nursing BSN

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RN licensure

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graduate of nursing training program

national council licensure examination NCLEX

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role of LPN, licensed practical nurse (also known as LVN- licensed vocational nurse):

training:

licenses:

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care for sick/injured under DIRECT supervision of RN/physician
basic bedside care
training: 1 yr
license: LPN program and state license

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nurse assistants, also called nursing aides role:

training:

License:

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assist with daily activities
training: less than 1 yr at vocational tech centers
state exam for certification

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requirements for florida certification: ARNP, CNM, CRNA

(advanced registered nurse practitioner, certified nurse mid-wife, certified registered nurse anesthetist

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current nursing license
masters degree in a nursing specialty area
national specialty board certification

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advance registered nurse practitioner ARNP

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practice independently supervised under protocol by physicians or dentist

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protocol on file with board of nursing allow advance registered nurse practitioner to:

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identify med acts to be performed
conditions for performing
duty of physician/dentist: collaboration agreement
initiate monitor alter therapies for uncomplicated acute illnesses

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certified nurse midwife

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may practice independently under protocol approved by med staff or physician in home deliveries

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certified mid wife nurses under protocol may perform:

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superficial minor surgical procedures
manage patient during labor and delivery
order, initiate, perform anesthetic procedures
postpartum examinations
order appropriate medications
provide family-planning services and well-woman care
initiate care of new born

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certified nurse anesthetists

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oldest of the advanced practice nurse specialties
admin 65% of anesthetics/yr
practice under protocol approved by med staff or facility

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certified registered nurse anesthetist under protocol may:

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determine, order, admin anesthetic and pre-anesthetic medications
support lifer function during anesthetics care
manage post anesthesia recovery

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clinical nurse specialist function/role

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largest group
may function as case manager
cannot prescribe
specialize in pediatrics, diabetes, pain management etc

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dentist DDS or DMD

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prevent diagnose and maintain health of teeth/tissue
education: bachelors, 4 yr dental school, post grad training for specialty
licensed: graduate of dental program and written and practical exam
may prescribe
85 % generalist
self employed/private

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podiatrist DPM role/education

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diagnose and treat disorders, diseases and injuries of foot and lower leg
education : 4 years - podiatry school
license: graduate from program and written and oral exam
can prescribe drugs necessary for treatment of ailment of foot and leg

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optometrist OD

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diagnose /treat disorders of eye and visual system
education: 4 yrs optometry school
license: written and oral exam
prescribing limited to topical ocular pharmaceutical agents
no surgery

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care by multiple providers, working independently

most common model in US today

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multidisciplinary care

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  • systemic team approach-care by multiple providers collaborating
  • higher quality of care, more cost effective
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interdisciplinary care

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” all healthcare professionals should be educated to deliver patient-centered care as members of an interdisciplinary team emphasizing evidence-based practice, quality improvement approaches and informatics

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IOM

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two or more professions learning with, from and about each other to improve collaboration and quality of care

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IPE interpersonal education

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goal of IPE (interpersonal education)

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learn hoe to function in an inter-professional team and carry the knowledge skill and attitude learned into practice

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