INTRODUCTION TO RADIOLOGIC SCIENCES AND HEALTH CARE TERMS Flashcards
A guideline for implementing 9000 quality management systems in the health care sector.
ISO - International Organization for Standardization
A preeminent First Responder, International Medical Corps provides emergency relief to
those struck by disaster, no matter where they are, no matter what the conditions, working
with them to recover, rebuild and gain the skills and tools required for self-reliance.
IMC- International Medical Corps
PGS means
Performance Governance Systems
also referred to as Kalusugan Pangkalahatan (KP)
➢ “provision to every Filipino of the highest possible quality of health care that is accessible,
efficient, equitably distributed, adequately funded, fairly financed, and appropriately used
by an informed and empowered public”.
➢ The Aquino administration puts it as the availability and accessibility of health services
and necessities for all Filipinos.
UHC – Universal Health Care (UHC),
SDNs
Service Delivery Networks
an information management system that employs geographic targeting, household assessment, and validation in order to provide national government agencies, development partners, and other social protection actors with information on who and where the poor are in the Philippines. This information is then used for the identification and selection of potential beneficiaries for various poverty alleviation and social protection programs.
NHTS - Listahanan, or the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTS-PR),
Refer to communities with marginalized population physically and socio-economically separated
from the mainstream society and characterized by
GIDA – Geographically Isolated and Disadvantage Areas
isolated due to distance, weather conditions and transportation difficulties (island, upland, lowland, landlocked, hard to reach and unserved/underserved
communities).
Physical Factors
(high poverty incidence, presence of vulnerable sector, communities in or recovering from situation of crisis or armed conflict).
Socio-economic Factors
a bold commitment to end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and other communicable diseases by 2030.
SDG’s – Sustainable Development Goals
means the use of telecommunication technology to provide health care services from a distance; focuses more on the curative/treatment aspect
“telemedicine”
The English word “Hospital,” originates from the
Latin word _____, also some view that it comes
from the French word “Hospitale”.
“Hospile”
a place, as in connection with a medical school
or a hospital, for the treatment of nonresident
patients, sometimes at low cost or without
charge.
Clinic
facilities which provide supervision and assistance in activities of daily living with medical and nursing services when
required
Long-term Care
The provision of palliative care for terminally ill
patients, either at a specialized facility or at a
residence, and support for the family, typically
refraining from taking extraordinary measures to
prolong life.
Hospice
Is a personal health care consultation, treatment or intervention using advanced medical technology or procedures delivered on an outpatient basis.
Outpatient/ambulatory care
Routine health care that includes screenings, checkups, and patient counseling to prevent illnesses, disease, or
other health problems.
Preventive Care
includes any professional support services that allow a person to live safely in their home. In-home care services can help someone who is aging and needs assistance to live
independently; is managing chronic health issues; is recovering from a medical setback, or has special needs or a disability. Professional caregivers such as nurses, aides, and therapists provide short-term or long-term care in the home,
depending on a person’s needs.
Home Health Care
The delivery of health care services, where
distance is a critical factor, by all health care
professionals using information and
communication technologies for the
exchange of valid information for diagnosis,
treatment and prevention of disease and
injuries, research and evaluation, and for the
continuing education of health care providers,
all in the interests of advancing the health of
individuals and their communities”
Telemedicine
The provision of palliative care for terminally ill patients, either at a specialized facility or at a residence, and support for the family, typically refraining from taking extraordinary measures to prolong life.
Hospice
is a personal health care consultation, treatment or intervention using advanced medical technology or procedures delivered on an outpatient basis.
Outpatient/Ambulatory Care
Routine health care that includes screenings, check-ups and patient counseling to prevent illness, disease, or other health problems.
Preventive Care
