LESSON 1 Flashcards
It may range from small clinics and doctor’s offices to urgent care centers and large hospitals with elaborate emergency rooms and trauma centers.
HEALTH CARE FACILITY
HEALTH CARE FACILITY are hospitals
primary health-care centers,
isolation camps,
burn patient units,
feeding centers
health care facilities are often faced with an exceptionally high number of patients, some of whom may require specific medical care.
Emergency Situations
The quantity and quality of many health care interventions are improved through the results of science,
RESEARCH
such as advanced through the medical model of health which focuses on the eradication of illness through diagnosis and effective treatment.
RESEARCH
Many important advances have been made through health research, biomedical research and pharmaceutical research, which form the basis of evidence-based medicine and evidence-based practice.
Research
A doctor of medicine or osteopathy. They often specialize in specific area of practice and, following licensing, are able to prescribe and supervise the medical care of the pt.
PHYSICIANS
provide patient care, w/c is often required 24 hrs a day. Provide home health care & case management educate act as the pt. advocate administer medications and txs as ordered by MD monitor the pt’s health status and coordinate & facilitate all pt care
REGISTERED NURSES
Work w/ pts under the supervision of a RN
VOCATIONAL NURSES
Member of a professional that work in the rehabilitative area of health care.
OCCUPATIONAL & PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
prepares & dispenses medications and oversees the patient’s drug therapy.
PHARMACIST
maintains or improves the patient’s respiratory status.
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
analyzes laboratory specimens for pathological conditions.
LABORATORY TECHNOLOGISTS
counsel patients and refer them for assistance to appropriate agencies.
SOCIAL WORKERS
The Radiologic technology has evolved to meet the criteria of a
Profession
Ability to think in critical manner
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Willingness to participate in lifelong learning including becoming an active member of professional organizations
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Ethical behavior
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
The radiographer must also be aware of the areas of practice in which health care workers may infringe upon the patient’s right and be held legally liable.
LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES
It is not within his scope of practice to read radiographs or other diagnostic test or to impart the results of these to the patient or the patient’s family.
LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Acting in the role of diagnostician and providing a patient with results, impressions, or diagnoses or diagnostic imaging examinations.
LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Failing to obtain appropriate consent from women of childbearing age before performing a diagnostic imaging procedure.
LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES
A medical record kept for each patient who seeks medical treatment whether he or she is an outpatient or has been admitted to the hospital for care.
CHART
Chart contains:
-Identifying data
-documentation of all physician’s order
-physician’s consultation notes.
-patient progress notes,
-medications and treatment received
-around-the-clock nurse’s notes
Radiographic images are considered part of the patient’s medical record and may be used as legal evidence in the event of a lawsuit.
Chart
The release of any patient medical record that include originals, copies, or electronic images requires a consent written and signed by the patient or legal guardian.
Chart
