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Week 1 Terms Flashcards

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Attending Physicians/Most Responsible Physicians (MRPs)

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Physicians have completed their residency and are certified in their chosen specialty. They have the primary decisions when it comes to patient care and supervise medical students, residents and interns.

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Consultant

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These doctors provide opinions or recommendations on patient conditions outside the MRP’s area of expertise at their request. Example. Cardiology or anesthesia consultations prior to proposed surgical procedures.

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Doctors on-Call/on-Call Physicians

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in addition to their own practice, these doctors work on weekends, evenings and other shifts to answer questions or cover emergencies.

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Interns

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These doctors have completed medical school and are in their first year of residency

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Residents

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These doctors have graduated medical school and are continuing their training for 207 years in a specific medical area. Residents provide direct care under supervision of a fully credentialed attending physician who approves their decisions

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Anesthesiologist

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Doctors who work mostly with patients undergoing surgery. They use their knowledge of pharmacy and physiology to ensure that patients remain unconscious or with no sensation during their surgical procedures.

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Cardiologist

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These medical doctors specialize in diagnosing and treating heart disease. They do not perform surgeries but treat common cardiac issues

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Cardiovascular surgeons

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These doctors perform surgical treatments for the heart and other thoracic organs. They do not provide ongoing care, but they do immediate aftercare

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emergentologist/emergency medicine

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Doctors work in ED to provide care to acutely ill or injured patients. Their patients can present with a variety of different pathologies and injuries

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Endocrinologist

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Specialize in the treatment of endocrine system disorders that affect hormone levels

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Gastroenterologists

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Specialize in the diagnosis and medical treatment of conditions affecting the digestive system

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General Surgeons

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These doctors perform surgical procedures on many organs and bodily systems including the gastrointestinal system, endocrine system, the breasts and the skin

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Geriatric Medicine Physicians/Geriatricians

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Treat older patients often over 75, for any medical needs and assessments they may require

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hematologists

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specialize in diagnosing and treating blood disorders. Very knowledgeable about different blood conditions and laboratory procedures.

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hospitalists

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specialize in primary care for hospitalized patients. They cover the doctors cover the gap in primary care that occurs during hospitalization

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infectious Disease Doctors

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Specialize in diseases and conditions that are contagious or difficult to diagnose. Can assist with diagnosis,treatment and ways to decrease the spread

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Intensivists

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Internists with advanced training, work in intensive care units treating critically ill patients

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Internal Medicine Physicians/Internits

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specialize in medically treating disorders with the internal organs and systems of the body for adults

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neonatologist

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pediatricians with specialty training in the care of premature and critically ill newborns

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nephrologists

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specialize in diagnosing and medically treating kidney diseases. Do not operate

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Neurologist

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Specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and medical treatment of disorders and conditions related to the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles

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Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYNs)

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Obstetricians provide care to the mother and fetus through pregnancy and labor and mom during postpartum

Gynecologist focus on the diagnosis, treatment, management and prevention of diseases and disorders of the female reproductive system.

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Oncologist

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These doctors specialize in diagnosing and treating patients who have cancer and malignancies in any area of the body

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ophthalmologist

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specialize in screening, diagnosisng and managing the care of patients with optical,medical and surgical disease or disorders of they eye.

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Orthopedic surgeons

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Specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and surgery of disorders and disease related to the musculoskeletal system

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Otolaryngologist (ENTs)

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Specialize in the treatment of conditions in the ears, nose and throat

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Palliative Medicine Specialists

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help patients who have serious illnesses or are at the end of life by focusing on managing pain and improve quality of life

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Pathologist

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Specialize in the study of aspects of diseases, often work in the lab, studying tissues, blood and body fluid samples from patients and working to assist in the diagnosis and prognosis of disease and illness

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pediatricians

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provide ongoing care to children, for any medical needs they may have

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Plastic Surgeons

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specialize in medically necessary reconstructive and cosmetic procedures an/or surgeries which modify a person’s appearance

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Psychiatrist

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Specialize in providing treatment for diseases of the mind.

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Pulmonologist/respirologist

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medical doctors specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to the respiratory system

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Radiologist

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specialize in using medical imaging techniques in the study, diagnosis and treatment of disease

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Rheumatologist

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Specialize in medically treating systemic diseases that affect joints and muscles.

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urologist

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specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of urinary and male genitourinary system conditions. May preform surgical repair

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Vascular Surgeons

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specialize in treating diseases of the blood and lymphatic vessels. They repair and replace diseased or damaged vessels.

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Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs)

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2-3 year diploma, provided basic patient care

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Registered Nurses (RNs)

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Increased scope of practice, must complete a 4-year degree

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Nurse Practitioners (NPs)

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additional 2 years of graduate work and licensing. can diagnose and treat and prescribe medication

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Clinical Resource Nurse/Charge Nurse

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charge or coordinating and managing the clinical care on the unit during their shift. HCU collaborates closely with charge nurse

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Nurse manager/Unit Manager

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usually RN with additional education + leadership skills who supervise nursing unit, manage staff, budgets, patient care and implementing hospital policy

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Cardiology Technologist

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perform diagnostic test such as ECGs

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Child Life Specialists

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work to assit children and their families reduce stress and during hospitalization through play, preparation, self-expression and education

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dietitians (RDs)

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assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions related to the nutritional needs of patients

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Environmental Service Personnel (ESPs)

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workers ensure a safe, hygienic environment for patients and staff

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Home Care Coordinators

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Assess care needs and eligibility for services and equipment for patients upon discharge, as well as coordinate admission to long-term care facilities

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Laboratory Technologist/Technicians and Phlebotomists

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perform complex analyses of tissue,blood and other body fluids

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Medical Radiation Technologist (MRTs)

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use imaging to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases

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Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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use equipment to acquire scans of areas such as the thyroid, heart, bones and kidneys using some form of radioactive contrast material

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Occupational Therapists (OT)

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work with patients with illness, injuries, delayed development or disabilities to develop or improve skills needed for daily living and working. Can assess the home for safety and evaluate the patient’s need for assistive devices for when they are discharged from the hospital or rehab facility.

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Patient Transport Worker/porter

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transfer patients and their equipment between hospital areas for tests, appointments and procedures.

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Personal Support Workers (PSWs)

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assists patients with daily tasks

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Pharmacits

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ensure medication safety and are a vital resource for other medical professionals who have questions or concerns about the medications being administered to patients.

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Physician Assistants (PAs)

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liscensed to practise medicine under the supervision of a physician in a clinic or hospital, PA can diagnose and treat patients and prescribe meds and some may be surgical assistants

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Physiotherapists (PTs)

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assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions including those related to the patient’s strength, mobility, balance, gait, coordination and joint range of motion

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Respiratory Therapist (RTs)

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treat patients with respiratory-related conditions, administering oxygen and mechanical ventilators, integral part of code teams.

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Social workers

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focus on providing psychological ane emotional support to patients and families in need and connecting them with community resources

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speech-language pathologist (SLPs)

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assess, diagnose and treat patients with speech and communication problems related to a variety of physical disorders, disabilities or developmental delays

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Volunteers

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People donating their time to help enhance patient care within the hospital through activities such as working in gift shops, visiting patients, exporting patients and providing support to staff

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