Unit 6 Vocabulary Flashcards
the belief in or practice of selfless concern for the well-being of others
altruism
a particular instance of something used or analyzed in order to illustrate a thesis or principle
case study
the state of being vested with the rights, privileges, and duties of a citizen; the character of an individual viewed as a member of society; behavior in terms of the duties, obligations, and functions of a citizen
citizenship
the action or process of forming a concept or idea of something
conceptualization
to give a tangible or visible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling)
embody
the ability to understand and share the feelings of another
empathy
the ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or will be needed in the future
foresight
the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness
gratitude
the maintenance and improvement of physical and mental health, especially through the provision of medical services
healthcare
careers that nurture the growth of or address the problems of a person’s physical, psychological, intellectual, emotional, or spiritual well-being; types of professions include nursing, psychotherapy, counseling, social work, education, life coaching, and ministry
helping professions
a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities
hero
concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare
humanitarian
long existence or service
longevity
a systematic process for determining and addressing needs, or “gaps,” between current conditions and desired conditions; discrepancy between the current condition and wanted condition must be measured to appropriately identify the need
needs assessment
a solemn promise regarding one’s future action or behavior
oath
providing care that is respectful of, and responsive to, individual patient preferences, needs, and values, and ensuring that patient values guide all clinical decisions
patient centered care
the action or fact of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something
persuasion
the health of the population as a whole, especially as monitored, regulated, and promoted by the state
public health
concern more with the needs and wishes of others than with one’s own
selflessness
a philosophy of a leading others by putting the members’ needs over one’s own
servant leadership
a learning environment in which a trainee is able to practice using and operating relevant industrial equipment under realistic workplace conditions
simulated work environment
the job of supervising or taking care of something, such as an organization or a property
stewardship
the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level
sustainability
the path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces
trajectory
