Pro D Review Flashcards
Define Physical pain and suffering.
Physical pain explained by neurology; Suffering is the interpretation of physical pain by the individual, extends beyond the physical, is a state of distress.
What is an Illness Narrative?
A verbal account of an illness – interpretations of experiences of health problems.
What is the difference between Sympathy and Empathy?
- Sympathy: Emotion of care and concern from your own perspective.
- Empathy: Putting yourself in another’s shoes and understanding their feelings.
Define Compassion.
A deep caring response to suffering.
What is the difference between Medical good and Total good?
- Medical good: Patients’ well-being in terms of health.
- Total good: Overall well-being.
Compare Religion and Spirituality.
- Religion: Shared set of beliefs and practices formalized through an institutional structure.
- Spirituality: Finding meaning in life through self-transcendence, may or may not include formal religion.
What is Religious Spirituality?
A subset of spirituality guided by institutional religion’s beliefs and practices.
Explain Professional Distance and its extremes.
Professional Distance: Not becoming inappropriately involved emotionally or behaviorally with clients.
- Over distancing: Absence of caring;
- Under distancing: Too deeply involved in patient’s problems.
What is Compassion fatigue?
The cost of caring for others’ emotional pain, also known as vicarious or secondary trauma.
List the 5 Stages of Coping/Grief.
Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance.
What is Cultural Competence?
Attitudes, behaviors, and policies enabling care in cross-cultural situations.
What are the three stages of developing Cultural Competence?
- Self-awareness of one’s culture and beliefs.
- Awareness and willingness to treat others as they wish to be treated.
- Ability to empathize with and respect different worldviews.
Define Stereotypes and Prejudices.
Stereotypes: Generalized beliefs about a group.
Prejudices: Preconceived opinions not based on logic or actual evidence.
What is Discrimination?
Acting on prejudice to treat people unfairly based on their group or class.
Compare Explicit Bias and Implicit Bias.
Explicit Bias: Aware of prejudices towards certain groups.
Implicit Bias: Attitudes or stereotypes held without conscious knowledge.
What is Defensible Documentation?
Terminology indicating skilled intervention: Analyze, assess, direct, educate, etc.
What is Unskilled Intervention?
Terminology indicating unskilled intervention: Supervise, monitor, observe, maintain, practice.
List the types of Health Insurance.
Private (e.g., Blue Cross), Independent (e.g., Cigna), Government (Medicare, Medicaid).
Who qualifies for Medicaid?
Individuals with limited income and resources, and those with disabilities.
Who qualifies for Medicare?
People 65 or older, certain people under 65 with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease.
What are the parts of Medicare?
Part A: Hospital Insurance, Part B: Medical Insurance, Part C: Medicare Advantage, Part D: Prescription Drug Coverage.
What is the 8 Minute Rule in Medicare billing?
To bill for each 15-minute time-based code, spend at least 8 minutes of direct face-to-face treatment with the patient for each unit billed.
What does the CQ Modifier indicate?
PT services furnished in whole or in part by a PTA (>10% of that day’s treatment).
Explain the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
Ensures safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards.
