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HR Chapter 2
Vocabulary Specialties
Term | Definition |
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Dermatology | specialty dealing with disorders of the skin. |
neonatology | specialty dealing with disorders of a newborn. |
gynecology | specialty dealing with female reproductive system. |
orthopedics | specialty dealing with disorders of the internal organs. |
internal medicine | specialty dealing with disorders of internal medicine. |
obstetrics | specialty dealing with care of pregnancy and delivery. |
pediatrics | specialty dealing with treatment of children. |
otolaryngology (ENT) | specialist dealing with disorders of ear nose & throat. |
urology | specialty dealing with the urinary tract. |
neurology | specialty dealing with disorders of nervous system |
Fee for Services (FFS) | method of payment based on a specific schedule of fees for services provided. |
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) | type of health plan that provides the most benefits when patients receive services from an "in network" provider. |
Primary Care Physician (PCP) | physician with ongoing responsibility for overall treatment of patient. |
Human Maintenance Organization (HMO) | oldest form of managed care plan. |
Clara Barton | Founder of American Red Cross + |
Florence Nightingale | founder of professional nursing. |
Hippocrates | "father of medicine" |
Family Practice | comprehensive medical care for individuals of all ages from infant to the elderly. |