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Who are Medical Doctors (MDs)?

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They are allopathic providers, who diagnose, provide treatments, perform procedures (surgical interventions), and write prescriptions

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Who are Osteopathic providers (DOs)?

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Uses modern medicine & surgical procedures, DOs use oestopathic manipulative therapy (OMT) in treating their patients

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Who are Nurse practitioners (NPs)?

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Provides basic patient care services, including diagnosing & prescribing medications for common illnesses. They focus on preventive care and disease prevention

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Who are Physician Assistants (PAs)?

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Practice medicine under the direction & supervision of a licensed MD or DO. PAs are able to make clinical decisions & be responsible for a variety of services

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Who are Medical Laboratory Techs?

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performs diagnostic blood testing on blood, bodily fluids, & other specimens under the supervision of a medical technologist

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Who are Medical receptionists?

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Check patients in & out, answering the phone, filing, faxing, etc

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Who are Occupational Therapists?

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Assist patients who have conditions that disable them developmentally, physically, mentally, and emotionally

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Who are Pharmacy Techs?

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Assist pharmacists w/duties that do not require the judgment of a licensed pharmacist

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Who are Physical therapists?

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Assisting patients in regaining their mobility & improving their strength & range of motion

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Who are Radiology Techs?

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Use various imaging types of equipment to diagnose and treat diseases

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Explain Professionalism

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Consists of skill, behavior & appropriate judgment that represents the best qualities of a person in a specific position (dependability, initiative, flexibility, confidentially, and goof attitude!)

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Most people’s personal space ranges from

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1 1/2 to 4 feet

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What’s intrinsic motivation?

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originates within an individual & focuses on lifelong goals

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What’s extrinsic motivation?

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Physical in nature & driven by outside forces. short-lived & less fulfilling

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The scope of practice is

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performs duties based on education, training, and experience

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Explain the Standard of care

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The degree of care or competence expected in particular circumstances or role

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Medical Assistants cannot:

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diagnose, treat, or instruct patients to take any course of action

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Average occupational growth for MAs in 2024

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23%

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What are Accountable care organizations (ACOs)?

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Physicians, hospitals, & other healthcare providers come together voluntarily to provide coordinated high-quality care to their Medicare patients

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What is Capitation (partial or full)?

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Patients are assigned per-member, per-month payments based on their age, race, sex, lifestyle, medical history, & benefit design. To help patients avoid high-cost procedures & tests to maximize their compensation

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What is a Global Budget?

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a fixed total dollar amount paid annually for all care. They typically include a quality component as well.

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What is a health maintenance organization (HMO)?

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A plan that contracts with a medical center or group of providers to provide preventive and acute care. Generally require referrals, recertification, and preauthorization for hospital admissions, outpatient care, and treatments. For example; Kaiser, Kaiser can only treat Kaiser members.

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What is a patient-centered medical home (PCMH)?

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When a primary care provider (PCP) coordinates treatment to make sure patients receive the required care when and where they need it, and in a way they can understand.

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What is pay for performance?

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Initiatives aimed at improving the quality, efficiency, and overall value of healthcare

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What is PCP?

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Primary Care Provider

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What is the purpose of a preferred provider organization (PPO)?

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Can go to a specialist without a referral. Patients can see providers in or out of their network. (costs more)

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What does HMO stand for?

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Health Maintenance Organization

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What does PPO stand for?

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Preferred Primary Organization

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Who is a generalist Provider?

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They are able to access a wide range of symptoms, diagnoses, and conditions while using a variety of resources to build a treatment plan.

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What does a specialist provider do?

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Assess a more specific set of symptoms, diagnoses, and conditions.

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What is a general practitioner (Gps)

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A medical doctor who treat acute & chronic illness and provide preventive care and health education to patients.

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Who are family practitioners?

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Cares for the whole family from newborns to older adults. Preventive care is more of their concern

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What is preventive care?

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Routine health care that includes screenings, check-ups, and patient counseling to prevent illnesses, diseases, or other health problems.

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Who are internists?

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Provides comprehensive care, often diagnosing and treating chronic, long-term conditions. Along w/ common illness and preventive care. They must of a broad understanding of the body & its alignments to be able to diagnose conditions and provide treatments.

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What is comprehensive care?

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The patient receives care that is planned

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Who is an allergist?

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Evaluates disorders and diseases of the immune system. like reaction to foods, and medication. Along with anaphylaxis, problems related to autoimmune disease, and asthma.

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Who is an anesthesiologist?

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Manages pain or uses sedation during surgical procedures.

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Who is a cardiologist?

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(heart) diagnosing and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and vessels

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Who is a dermatologist?

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treats skin

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Who is an endocrinologist?

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Hormonal and glandular conditions. They often work with patients who have diabetes mellitus.

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Who is a gastroenterologist?

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The gastrointestinal tract: the stomach, intestine, esophagus, liver, pancreas, colon, and rectum.

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Who is a gynecologist?

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Female reproduction system and fertility disorders.

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Who is a hematologist?

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Deals with blood and blood-producing organs. Work with patients who have anemia, leukemia, and lymphoma.

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Who is a hepatologist?

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Study body parts like the liver, biliary tree, gallbladder, and pancreas.

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What do neonatologists study?

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the care of newborns and premature babies

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Who do nephrologists study?

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Kidney care and treating diseases of kidneys

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What do obstetricians study?

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The care of women during and after pregnancy.

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What do oncologists study?

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Treatment and care of cancer patients

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What do ophthalmogist study?

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Eye condition

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What do orthopedists study?

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Bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

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What do otolaryngologist study? (ENT)

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Ears, nose, and throat

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What do neurologists study?

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The nervous system.

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