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HEALTH RECORDS
FLASH CARDS OVER CHAPTER 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| (O) in the SOAP Method | Patient's physical exam, lab findings, and imaging |
| Differential Diagnosis | A list of possibilities for the diagnosis |
| Idiopathic | No known specific cause |
| Sagittal | Divides the body along a hypothetical plane from right to left |
| Epidemiologist | A specialist in the study of the causes and distribution of diseases in populations |
| Ipsilateral | Same Side |
| Anatomic Position | This position is a person standing facing forward, arms at the side with the palms forward |
| Discharge | To send home or fluid coming out of a part of the body |
| Sequela | A problem resulting from a disease or injury |
| Palliative | Treating the symptoms but not getting rid of the cause |