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Reverse Definitions

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Health   relative state in which one is able to function well physically, mentally, socially and spiritually in order to function fully in one's environment  
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Code of Ethics   guidelines for ethical conduct  
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wellness   state of physical & emotional well being and various practices that promote and maintain the state  
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heath beliefs   what a person believes to be true about health, illness, prevention and treatment  
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self imposed risk   a person's understanding of their susceptibility to illness and the effects of lifestyle on disease prevention & health promotion  
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role function   a position in life that carries expectations of responsibilities of appropriate behaviors  
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postpartum   after delivery  
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ALS   Lou Gehrig's disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis  
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attributes   inborn or natural traits  
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ward clerk   person who manage the administration and communication needs of a client care unit, also communication coordinator or clinical secretary  
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Allied Health Care   any duty or profession that supports primary health care ie) nurse practitioners, midwives  
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triage   assessing the seriousness of a client's medical problem to determine who is treated first.  
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Alternative Health Care   non-tradition methods & practices base on natural approach, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage and aroma therapy.  
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regulated profession   legally restricted to practice a specific profession qualified within the a province or territory.  
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ethnic   groups of people with common racial, religious, linguistic, or cultural heritage  
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core competency   basic or essential skills on needs to succeed in a particular profession  
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values   beliefs a person holds dear and guides their decisions, behavior or conduct  
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culture   language, beliefs, values, behaviors even material objects passed down to each generation  
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remission   a phase where there is a relief of symptoms from a chronic disease  
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exacerbation   a phase where there is a return of symptoms form a chronic disease  
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ethics   philosophical study of standards accepted by society to determine what is right or wrong in human behaviour  
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ethnocentrism   tendency to you use one's one culture as a yard stick to judge everyone; the belief in superiority of own group or culture  
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subculture   values and practices of a group that distinguish it from a larger culture  
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morals   personal beliefs of what is right or wrong pertaining to how to act, treat others and get along wit organized society  
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scope of practice   parameters of duties and responsibilities outlined by one's professional training and skill set.  
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externship   a cooperative or workplace experience for a student provided by the education facility  
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clinic   a facility providing medical care on an outpatient basis. Maybe free standing or associated with a hospital  
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AHP Administrative HealthCare Professional   a graduate from an accredited health office admin program  
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Licensure   a legal document obtained after passing a written and clinical examinations for health care practitioners  
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Preceptor   a mentor who advises a student  
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duty   a moral obligation  
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sick role   a role a sick person adopts giving up responsibilities and accepting care.  
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right   moral, legal, cultural, or traditional claim  
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client   a person seeking or receiving health care; synonymous with patient, but in a more active role  
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Medical office admin   person who handle primary administration duties in a health care setting  
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Medical Assistant (US)   a person who is trained to assist a physician with various test and procedures  
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behaviour   a person's discernible responses and actions  
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autonomy   a person's right to self-determination. A client's right to make their own decisions regarding healthcare without out coercion or bulling  
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role   a position in life that carries expectation of responsibilities and of appropriate behaviour  
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