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Medical Specialties
Med160 Chapter 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| colon and rectal surgery | diagnose and treat problems of the intestine's colon |
| Dermatology | disease of skin hair and nails |
| emergency medicine | work in emergency departments |
| endocrinology | treat excess or deficient levels of hormones which regulate glandular function |
| family practice | generalist are often called primary care physician or PCP by insurance companies |
| gastroenterology | treat disorders of gastrointestinal tract |
| Genetics and genomics | screening treatment for genetic diseases |
| gerontology | treats problems and diseases of older adults |
| gynocology | treats diseases and conditions of the female reproductive system |
| internal medicine | diseases or condition related to internal organs |
| nephrology | study diagnoses and manage diseases of the kidneys |
| neurological surgery | treat pain or disease processes affecting the nervous system |
| nuclear medicine | related to radiology. uses radiation to diagnose and treat |
| obstetrics | involves pregnancy labor and delivery of infant |
| oncology | work involves cancer patients. treatment may involve chemo and radiation |
| ophthalmology | deals with eye related problems |
| orthopedics | work with musculoskeletal system |
| osteopathy | "whole person" approach. osteopathic manipulative medicine (omm) which is hands on technics to improve and restore health |
| otorhinolaryngology | head and neck surgery, treats ear nose and throat (ENT) |
| pathology | study of diseases |
| pediatrics and adolescent medicine | care for children teens and young adults |
| physical medicine | specialize in rehabilitation |
| plastic surgery | reconstructs correct and improves body structure |
| podiatry | treats disorders of the foot. |
| psychiatry and neurology | treats mental emotional and addictive disorders that deal with the nervous system |
| radiology | x-rays and radioactive substances to diagnose and treat |
| sports medicine | treatment and preventative care of athletes |
| surgery | use of hands and instruments to correct deformities or diseases |
| urology | treats diseases of the kidney bladder and urinary system. also, treat male reproductive diseases |
| acupuncturist | treats pain by inserting needles under skin by meridians and channels |
| chiropractor | treats people using manual treatments. treatments include x-ray, muscle testing and posture analysis |
| electroencephalographic technologist | assist with testing to diagnose diseases and irregularities of brain activities |
| massage therapist | kneading, pressure, stroking and human touch to address pain and promote healing |
| medical technology | clinic laboratory test |
| nuclear medicine technologist | prepare and administers radioactive drugs. operates radiation detection instruments |
| occupational therapist | helps patients return to optimal fucntion after disease or injury |
| pharmacist | dispenses medication or health supplies |
| physical therapist | helps patient restore function relieve pain and prevent disabilities after disease or injury |
| radiologic technology | assist radiologist performs positioning and imaging |
| registered dietitian | helps with nutritians and food choices |
| radiologic technology | evaluates treats and cares for patients with resporitory problems |
| nurse aid | certified CNA or other titles |
| Pratical or vocational nurse | takes vitals passes meds, dress wounds and assist nurses |
| registered nurse | many different eds. Associates, Diploma, Bachelor or BSN |
| nurse practioner | works with physician or independently such as midwife |
| physician assistant | practices under supervision of a physician |
| speach/language pathologist | treats communication disorders |
| billing and insurance specialist | processes insurance claims |
| certified medical reimbursement specialist | facilitates the claims paying process |
| compliance officer | review and updates policies and procedures manual |
| electronic claims proffesional | submits medical claims to an insurance carrier |
| medical biller and coder | insures all patients charges have been recorded |
| medical scribe | logs and record transcriptions or internet transactions |
| registered health information tech | manages patient records |
| anesthesiologist assistant | anesthetic care under an anesthetists direction |
| cardiovascular tech | performs diagnostic examinations of the heart and vessels |
| emergency medical tech | assesses and manages medical emergencies |
| mental health tech | works with emotionally disturbed and mentally challanged patient |
| occupational therapist assist | helps patients with mental or physical disabilities |
| pathologist assist | works with pathologists |
| pharm tech | recieves perscriptions for refills |
| phlebotomist | draws blood for testing |
| physical therapy assist | assist with patient treatment by following a program created by the physical therapist |
| surgical tech | obtains a patients history and physical data |
| raspatory therapy | treats patients with asthma, emphysema, pneumonia and bronchitis |
| American college of physicians | founded in 1915 to provide education to internal medicine and sub-specialties |
| american hospital assosiation | largest national of network of healthcare providers |
| joint commision | accreditation of healthcare organizations |
| american medical associaction | founded in 1847 promotes science and the art of medicine improves public health |
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