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dynamics 19 vocab
vocab study for dynamics 19 economics terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acute illness | A disease or condition that comes on rapidly and severely but can be cured with proper treatment such as broken bones, wounds requiring stitches, pneumonia |
| durable medical equipment | Equipment that is primarily serving a medical purpose, is able to withstand repeated use, and is appropriate for use in the home; for example wheelchairs, walkers, and hospital beds. |
| generic drug | A copy of a brand-name drug that is the same as a brand-name drug but cheaper. |
| health care provider | An individual or facility such as a doctor or hospital, which provides health care services. |
| health care proxy | Legal document that allows you to appoint another person to make healthcare decisions for you. |
| HIPAA | Legal document that allows you to appoint another person to make healthcare decisions for you. |
| HMO | a type of managed care that generally covers only the care you get from doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers that are in the HMO network. |
| home health agency | An organization that provides home care services, such as skilled nursing care. |
| home health aide | a worker who helps a patient at home with daily living activities. |
| home health care | Care provided at home to treat an illness or injury. |
| hospice | Comprehensive care for people who are terminally ill including pain management, counseling, prescription drugs, inpatient and out patient services, and services for the terminally ill person’s family. |
| inpatient care | Care for a person in the hospital overnight. |
| outpatient care | Medical care that does not require an overnight hospital stay. |
| PCP | The doctor that manages your care and refers you to specialty care if needed. |
| physical therapy | Exercise and physical activities used to condition muscles and improve levels of activity. |
| power of attorney | Legal document that lets you appoint another person to make property, financial, legal, and health care decisions related to insurance and spending on your behalf. |
| pre-existing condition | A condition or illness you were diagnosed with or got treatment for before your new health care coverage began. |
| premium | The amount of money an individual who wants health care coverage must pay to an insurer, health plan or Medicare. |
| rehabilitative care | The care of patients with the intent of curing, improving or preventing a worsening of their condition. |
| skilled care | Medically reasonable and necessary care performed by a skilled nurse or therapist. |
| skilled nursing facility | A Medicare-approved facility which provides a short-term post-hospital extended care services, at a lower level of care than hospital care. |
| specialist | A doctor who specializes in treating only a certain part of the body or a certain condition, such as a cardiologist (heart doctor) or nephrologist (kidney doctor). |
| SSI | Monthly benefits for people with low incomes, and assets who are older than 65, blind, or have a disability. Includes Medicaid coverage. |
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