Health Care Setting Flashcards
offer medical, surgical, and diagnostic services.
Hospitals
Types of Hospitals:
General Hospitals, Specialized Hospitals, Teaching Hospitals
Services Provided in Hospitals
Emergency Services, Intensive Care, Diagnostics, Inpatient Care
is the collaboration between doctors, nurses, specialists, and other healthcare workers.
Interdisciplinary Approach
smaller healthcare settings that offer outpatient services.
Clinics
Types of Clinics
General Clinics, Specialized Clinics
Common Services in Clinics:
Vaccinations, Diagnostic Tests, Minor Treatments
specialized in caring for psychological and psychiatric conditions.
Mental Health Facilities
Behavior
Psychological
Severe Condition
Psychiatric
Types of MHF:
Psychiatric Hospital, Counseling Centers
Services in MHF
Psychotherapy, Medication Management, Rehabilitation
cater to individuals who have chronic illnesses, disabilities, or are aging.
Long-term Residential Facilities
Types of LRF:
Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities
Services in LRF:
Medical and Personal Care, Therapy
focused on providing palliative care to those who have low chances of survival.
Hospices
Services in Hospices:
Palliative Care, Emotional and Spiritual Support, Family Counseling
collaboration between nurses, physicians, social workers, and chaplains to provide holistic care.
Team-based Approach
provided without overnight stay.
Outpatient or Ambulatory Care
focused on treating and letting patients go home at the same day.
Ambulatory Care
Examples of Ambulatory Care:
Day Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, Rehabilitation
Services of Ambulatory Care:
Routine procedures/Follow-up Care
aims to reduce or detect risks of diseases.
Preventive care
Services of Preventive Care:
Immunization
Health Screenings
Wellness Exams
Lifestyle Counseling
allows patients to receive medical care in their own homes.
Home Health Care
Services of Home Health Care:
Nursing Care
Physical Therapy
Personal Care
Medical Equipment Assistance
is the provision of health care services through technology.
Telemedicine
Services of Telemedicine:
Virtual Consultations
Remote Monitoring
Patient Education