Question | Answer |
Allergist | Diagnoses and treats adverse reactions to food, drugs and other substances |
Anesthesiologist | Maintains pain relief and stable body functions durring surgery |
Dermatologist | Diagnoses and treats diseases of the skin and related tissues |
Emergency Room Physician | Provides immediate treatment for patient trauma in accidents and illnesses |
Endodontist | Specializes in root canal work |
ENT Specialist | Specializes in the diagnoses and treatment of illnesses of the ear, nose and throat |
Family Practice Physician | provides total health care for the family |
Gastroenterologist | specializes in diseases of the digestive tract and related organs |
Gerontologist | treats the process and problems of aging |
Hematologist | diagnoses and treats the disease of the blood |
Immunologist | diagnoses and treats the symptoms of immunity induced sensitivity and allergies |
Nephrologist | specializes in disorders of the kidneys and related functions |
Neurologist | specializes in disorders of the nervous system |
Obstetrician | provides care during pregnancy and child birth |
Oncologist | diagnosis and treats cancer patients |
Opthalmologist | cares for the eyes and the vision |
Oral Surgeon | specializes and jaw surgeries and extractions |
Orthodontist | specializes in the straightening of teeth |
Orthopedist | Provides treatment of the musculoskeletal system |
Pediatrician | specializes in comprehensive treatment of children |
Physiatrist | evaluates and treats all types of diseases through physical means |
Prosthodontist | specializes in dentures and artificial teeth |
Psychiatrist | diagnosis and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral problems |
Thoracic Surgeon | Uses surgery to diagnose and treat diseases of the chest |
Urologist | diagnoses and treats urinary tract diseases |
accurate | able to produce work with few or no errors |
assertive | confidently agressive or self-assured |
cheerful | pleasant and friendly |
confidentiality | privacy for all patient information |
efficient | able to make good use of time and materials and to be organized |
empathetic | able to understand how a patient feels |
flexible | able to adapt to changes easily |
honest | truthful; trustworthy |
initiative | inspired to increase knowledge and to advance |
professional image | the correct appearance for the job |
punctual | on time and ready for work |
self-motivated | ablility to take independent action |
tactful | able to present ideas and information without offending |
team player | a person who works well with associates and pitches in when needed |
thorough | careful to pay attention to detail (detail oriented) |
abandonment | physician leaves case before the patient is recovered without sending notification to the patient |
arbetration | resolution of a case brought on by an unbiased third party |
assault | clear threat of injury |
battery | operating beyond patient's given consent |
compliance | adherance to rules and regulations |
deposition | testimony under oath, usually outside of court |
ethics | standards of right and wrong conduct |
etiquette | behaviors and customs that are considered good manners |
expressed consent | patient's agreement to have a procedure performed |
fraud | depriving others of their rights by dishonest means or actions |
Good Samaritan Act | protection for the physician from liability of civil damages in a emergency care |
implied consent | patient's permission for treatment when he or she enters the office |
liability | legal responsibility |
litigation | a lawsuit |
Medical Practice Act | state law that governs practice of medicine |
release of information | authorization to send the patient's medical records and information to another physician |
statute of limitations | time limit for starting a lawsuit |
statutory reports | confidential information that must be submitted to the state health department |
subpoena | legal document ordering all relavent documents to be submitted to the court |
summons | written notice sent to the defendant asking for an answer to the charges |