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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| clinic | center for examination and treatment of ambulatory patients |
| admissions | the process of admitting patients into a medical facility |
| integrity | being honest, dependable, punctual and dedicated to high standards |
| empathy | awareness and insight into the feelings, emotions and behavior of another person |
| discretion | use of good judgement |
| CMA | certified medical assistant |
| CAAHEP | commission on accreditation of allied health education programs |
| CEU | continuing educational unit |
| RMA | registered medical assistant |
| ABHES | accrediting bureau of health education schools |
| Hippocratic Oath | an ethical code for physicians written in the 5th century |
| professionalism | the conduct, aims, or qualities that characterize or make a profession |
| punctuality | being on time |
| reliable | dependable and responsible |
| accurate | correctness to the smallest detail |
| AAMA | american association of medical assistants |
| AMT | american medical technologists |
| MD | medical doctor |
| DO | doctor of osteopathy |
| reciprocity | mutual exchange of privileges |
| OT | occupational therapist |
| NP | nurse practitioner |
| EMT | emergency medical technician |
| CNA | certified nursing assistant |
| medicinal | substances that have a therapeutic value for the body |
| partnership | when 2 or more physicians have a practice together |
| PhD | doctor of philosophy |
| HMO | health maintenance organization |
| accreditation | process in which an institution completes an extensive self study and verfied by an association |
| certification | evaluating and verifying that someone has met a specific standard |
| confidentiality | maintenance of privacy |