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Vocabulary Specialties

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Dermatology   specialty dealing with disorders of the skin.  
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neonatology   specialty dealing with disorders of a newborn.  
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gynecology   specialty dealing with female reproductive system.  
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orthopedics   specialty dealing with disorders of the internal organs.  
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internal medicine   specialty dealing with disorders of internal medicine.  
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obstetrics   specialty dealing with care of pregnancy and delivery.  
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pediatrics   specialty dealing with treatment of children.  
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otolaryngology (ENT)   specialist dealing with disorders of ear nose & throat.  
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urology   specialty dealing with the urinary tract.  
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neurology   specialty dealing with disorders of nervous system  
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Fee for Services (FFS)   method of payment based on a specific schedule of fees for services provided.  
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Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)   type of health plan that provides the most benefits when patients receive services from an "in network" provider.  
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Primary Care Physician (PCP)   physician with ongoing responsibility for overall treatment of patient.  
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Human Maintenance Organization (HMO)   oldest form of managed care plan.  
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Clara Barton   Founder of American Red Cross +  
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Florence Nightingale   founder of professional nursing.  
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Hippocrates   "father of medicine"  
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Family Practice   comprehensive medical care for individuals of all ages from infant to the elderly.  
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