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MED100 Chapter 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| S (S.O.A.P) | Subjective "What the patient says" |
| O (S.O.A.P) | Objective "What tests reveal" |
| A (S.O.A.P) | Assessment "The analysis of the subjective and objective information; performed by the health care provider |
| P (S.O.A.P) | Plan "the course of action for the patient" |
| physician fuh-ZIH-shun | a skilled health care provider who attended and graduated medical school There are two types who practice in America: medical doctor (MD) and doctor of osteopathy (DO). |
| surgeon SIR-jen | a physician qualified to treat patients surgically, that is, by means of operation or invasive procedure |
| nurse practitioner (NP) NIRS prak-TIH-shuh-ner | a nurse with postgraduate training that serves as a midlevel health care provider; works under the license of a supervising physician |
| physical therapist FIH-zih-kal THEH-rah-pist | specially trained in evaluating and treating physical impairments including disabilities or recovery from an injury |
| registered nurse (RN) REH-jis-terd NIRS | an advanced level nurse who has completed an associate’s or bachelor’s degree; often assists with patient care planning and patient education |
| pharmacist FAR-mah-sist | trained and licensed in preparing and dispensing medicine |