Health Care Professionals Flashcards
(11 cards)
Provides Care for all ages
General Practitioner (GP)
Specializes in diagnosing/treating disorders of the internal organs
Internist
Specializes in treating infants and children
Pediatrician
Nurse with graduate training working under the supervision of a physician
Nurse practitioner (NP)
Licensed professional working under the supervision of a physician
Physicians Assistant (PA)
Performs administrative/clerical tasks
Medical Assistant
Reviews medical records and assigns appropriate codes for treatement/servises
Medical Coder
Specializes in high-quality medicine in the emergency room
Emergency Physician
Licensed health care professional working in pre-hospital setting
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Licensed health care professional who assesses and provides care for patients
Registered Nurse (RN)
Provides basic patient care
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)