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Expl Med Car 7-9
Medical Terminology Weeks 7-9
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Communication | Act of exchanging of information. |
| Slang | Language of informal words and phrases. |
| Labeling | Describing a person with a word that limits them. |
| Courteous | Polite; considerate toward others |
| Gesture | Motions of a part of the body to express feelings or emotions. |
| Work Ethic | Values based on hard work and diligence. |
| Cultural Competence | Ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds. |
| Etiquette | Rules of acceptable social behaviors. |
| Observation | Something that is noted or recorded. |
| Subjective | Related to a symptom or condition perceived ty the patient and by the examiner. |
| Objective | Related to a symptom or condition perceived by some one other than the patient. |
| Flushed | Showing reddening of the skin. |
| Distress | Great pain or suffering. |
| Documentation | A record of somethin, such as a patient's progress. |
| Notation | The act of noting, marking, or setting down in writing. |
| Chart | To write observations or recording patient cares. |
| Legible | Capable of being read easily. |
| Narrative | A story of accounts of events. |
| Graphic Chart | A visual record of data in graphic or tabular form. |
| Confidential | Limited to persons auth0rized to use information or documents. |