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Chapter 2
Chapter 2 summary. Main ideas, concepts, and definitions.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| SOAP Method | S- Subjective O- Objective A- Assessment P- Plan |
| Differential Diagnoses | a list of most-likely causes based on symptoms and exam results |
| Disposition | what happened at the end of the visit |
| Ventral/Antral/Anterior | the front |
| Prognosis | the chances for things getting better or worse |
| Acute | just started recently |
| Palliative | treating the symptoms, but not getting rid of the cause |
| Transverse | top to bottom |
| Speech Therapist | trained in treating and speech and swallowing problems |
| Pathologist | trained in evaluating cause and effect of disease and laboratory medicine |
| Medical Transcriptionist | trained to convert the dictations of health care providers into text format |
| Three forms of Health Records | electronic, written, and dictated |