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MED 160 Jami and Ace
Chapt 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Allery and Immunology | Treat physical reactions to substances, from mild rash to life threatening anaphylactic shock |
| Anesthesiology | Administer anesthetic surrounding surgery |
| Colon and rectal surgery | Diagnose and treat problems of the intestine and colon |
| Dermatology | Disease of skin, hair, and nails. |
| Emergency Medicine | Work in emergency department |
| Endocrinology | Treat excessive or deficient levels of hormones which regulate glandular function |
| Family Practice | Generalists are often called primary care physicians (PCP) by insurance companies |
| Gastroenterology | Treats disorders of gastrointestinal tract |
| Genetics and Genomics | Screening, treatment and counseling for genetic diseases |
| Gerontology | Treats problems and diseases of older people |
| Gynecology | Treats diseases and conditions of female reproductive system |
| Internal medicine | Diseases or conditions related to internal organs |
| Nephrology | Study of kidneys |
| Neurological Surgery | To 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 chemotherapy and radiation |
| Opthamology | Deals with eye related problems |
| Orthopedics | Works with the musculoskeletal system |
| Osteopathy | "Whole person" approach. Osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) which is hands on techniques to improve function and restore health |
| Otorhinolaryngology | Head and neck surgery. Treats ears, nose, and throat (ENT) |
| Pathology | Study of Disease |
| Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Cares for children teens and young adults |
| Physical Medicine | Specialize in rehab |
| Plastic Surgery | Reconstructs corrects or improves body structure |
| Podiatry | Treats disorder of the foot |
| Psychiatry and Neurology | Treats mental, emotional, and addictive disorders and deals with the nervous system . |
| Radiology | uses x-rays radioactive substances to diagnose and treat |
| Sports Medicine | Treatment and preventative care of atheletes |
| Surgery | Use of hands and instruments to correct deformities of disease |
| Urology | Treats disease of the kidney, bladder or urinary system also treats male reproductive diseases |
| Acupuncturist | Treat pain inserting needles under skin at meridians or channels |
| Chiropractor | Treat people using manual treatments. Testing includes x-ray muscle testing posture analysis |
| Electroencephalographic Technologist | Assist with testing to diagnose disease and irregularities of brain activity |
| Massage therapist | Kneading pressure stroking and human touch to address pain and promote healing |
| Medical terminology | Clinical laboratory test |
| Nuclear Medicine technologist | Prepare and administer radioactive drugs, operates radiation detection instruments |
| Occupational therapist | helps patients return to optimal function after disease or injury |
| Pharmacist | Dispenses medication or health supplies |
| Physical Therapist | Helps restore function relieve pain and prevent disability after disease or injury |
| Radiologic Techonoly | Assist radiologist and perform positioning and imaging |
| Registered Dietitian | Helps with nutrition and food choices |
| Radiologic technology | Evaluate treat and care for patients with respiratory problems |
| Nursing Aide/Assistant | May be certified as a CNA or may have other titles |
| Practical/vocational nurse | Taking vital signs, passing meds, dress wounds and assist nurses |
| RN (Registered Nurse) | Associates degree 2year. Diploma 3 year. BSN 4-year program at college level |
| Nurse practitioner | Work with physicians or independently, nurse midwife |
| Physician assistant | Practice under supervision of physician |
| Speech language pathologist | Treat communication disorders, as stuttering, hearing impairment |
| Billing and insurance specialist | process insurance claims |
| Certified medical reimbursement specialist | Facilitates the claims paying process |
| Compliance officer | reviews and updates policies and procedures manual |
| Electronic claims professional | Submit medical insurance claims to an insurance carrier |
| Medical biller and coder | Ensures all patient charges have been recorded |
| Medical Scribe | Logs transcriptions of telephone calls or internet transmissions |
| Registered Health Information technician | Manage patient records |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | Anesthetic care under an anesthetist's direction |
| Cardiovascular Technologist | Performs diagnostic examinations of the heart and blood vessels |
| Emergency medical technician | Assesses and manages medical emergencies |
| Mental health technician | Works with emotionally disturbed and mentally challenged patients |
| Occupational therapist assistant | Helps patients with mental or physical disabilities to reach the highest level of functioning |
| Pathologist assistant | May work with forensic pathologist |
| Pharmacy Technician | Receive prescription for refills |
| Phlebotomist | Draws blood for diagnostic testing |
| Physical Therapy assistant | Assist with patient treatment by following a program created by the physical therapist |
| Surgical technician | Obtains a patient's history and physical data |
| Respiratory Therapy | Treats patients with asthma emphysema pneumonia and bronchitis.Works under supervision of a licensed practitioner |
| American College of Physicians | Founded 1915 to provide education to internal medicine and sub specialties |
| American Hospital Association | Largest national network of health care providers |
| The Joint Commission | Accreditation of health care organizations |
| American Medical Association | Founded in 1847 Promotes science and the art of medicine, world's largest publisher of scientific and medical information. Accredits medical programs in US and Canada. |
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