Lecture 4/Chapter 4 Flashcards
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learning objectives
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- health services professional and their training, practice requirements, and settings
- differentiate between primary care and specialty care
- maldistribution in the physician labor force
- initiatives under the ACA
- role of midlevel providers in health care delivery
- role of allied health professionals in health care delivery
- functions and qualifications of health services administrators
- assess global health workforce challenges
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health services professionals
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- substantial growth is anticipated in health related occupations
- health services professionals work in a variety of settings
- increased insurance coverage has increased the demand
- increased recognition of midlevel providers
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physicians
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- MDs and DOs
- osteopathic medicine
- allopathic medicine
- generalist and specialists
- work settings and practice patterns
- differences between primary and specialty care
- expanding role of hospitals
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osteopathic medicine
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- physicians
- practiced by DOs
- emphasizes the musculoskeletal system
- holistic approach
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allopathic medicine
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- physician
- MDs active intervention to counteract and neutralize effects of disease
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issues in medical practice, training, and supply
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- medical training
- supply of medical professionals
- maldistribution- geographic and specialty maldistribution
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international medical graduates
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- ratio to the US population has grown
- approx 25.5% of professional active US phyisicans
- fill and estimated 1/4 of the residency positions
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dentists
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- diagnose and treat dental problems
- teeth, gums, and tissues of the mouth
- must be licensed to practice
- graduate from an accredited dental school
- doctor of dental surgery (DDS)
- doctor of dental medicine (DMD) degree
- nine specialty areas
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dental hygienist
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- work in dental offices and provide preventive care
- must be licensed to practice
- graduate from an accredited school and pass a national board examination
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dental assistants
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- work for dentists in preparation, examination, and treatment of patients
- do not have to be licensed
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pharmacists
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- dispense medicines prescribed by physicians, dentists, and podiatrists
- provide consultation on the proper selection and use of medicines
- require a license to practice pharmacy
- graduation from an accredited pharmacy program
- successful completion of a state board examination and practical experience
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other doctoral-level health professionals
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- optometrists
- psychologist
- podiatrists
- chiropractors
- doctoral nursing degrees
- nurses
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advanced practice nurses
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- four areas of specialization:
- clinical nurse specialists (CNSs)
- certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)
- nurse practitioners (NPs)
- certified nurse-midwives (CNMs)
- requirements vary greatly from state to state
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midlevel providers
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- do not have an MD or a DO degree
- receive less training than physicians but more than RNs
- can often substitute for physicians
- nurse practitioners
- physician assistants
- certified nurse-midwives
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allied health professionals
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- include technicians, assistants, therapists, and technologist
- technicians and assistants receive less than 2 years of postsecondary education
- technologist and therapists receive more advanced training
- evaluate patients, diagnose, and develop treatment plans
- physical therapists (PT)
- occupational therapist (OTs)
- important part of the patient care system
- studies affirmed positive influence on health services
