Section 3 Flashcards
Last section! :P
A division of the US dept of health and human services that is primarily involved in research
NIH
an international agency sponsored by the United Nations; compiles statistics and information on disease and investigates serious health problems around the world
WHO
establishes and enforces standards that protect workers from job related injuries and illness
OSHA
Provide vision examinations, prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses, check for the presence of eye diseases
Optical Exam Center
Located in hospitals, clinics, and/or private centers. Provides care to help patients with physical/mental disabilities obtain maximum self-care & function. Services include physical, occupational, recreational, speech, and hearing therapy
Rehabilitation Center
Leading ultimately to death: FATAL
Terminal
The prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case.
Prognosis
Receiving medical services outside of the hospital setting
Outpatient
