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HR Chapter 2
Vocabulary Specialties
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |