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Medical Terms and Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Analysis of subjective and objective information performed by the health care provider. |
| Objective | What test reveal. |
| Subjective | What the patient says. |
| Plan | The course and action for the patient. |
| Health Record | The patient's information; such as illnesses, treatments, continuing medical problems(if any), family health history and/or current medications(if any). |
| Medical Assistant | Trained to carry out basic administrative and clinical tasks under the guidance of a health care provider. |
| Pediatrician | A physician with special training in caring for children. |
| Speech Therapist | Specially trained in evaluating and treating problems with speech and/or swallowing. |
| Patient's Social History | A record of habits such as smoking, drinking, drug abuse, and/or sexual practices that can impact their health. |
| Family History | Any significant illnesses that run in the patient's family. |