Term | Definition |
Health | relative state in which one is able to function well physically, mentally, socially and spiritually in order to function fully in one's environment |
Code of Ethics | guidelines for ethical conduct |
wellness | state of physical & emotional well being and various practices that promote and maintain the state |
heath beliefs | what a person believes to be true about health, illness, prevention and treatment |
self imposed risk | a person's understanding of their susceptibility to illness and the effects of lifestyle on disease prevention & health promotion |
role function | a position in life that carries expectations of responsibilities of appropriate behaviors |
postpartum | after delivery |
ALS | Lou Gehrig's disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
attributes | inborn or natural traits |
ward clerk | person who manage the administration and communication needs of a client care unit, also communication coordinator or clinical secretary |
Allied Health Care | any duty or profession that supports primary health care ie) nurse practitioners, midwives |
triage | assessing the seriousness of a client's medical problem to determine who is treated first. |
Alternative Health Care | non-tradition methods & practices base on natural approach, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage and aroma therapy. |
regulated profession | legally restricted to practice a specific profession qualified within the a province or territory. |
ethnic | groups of people with common racial, religious, linguistic, or cultural heritage |
core competency | basic or essential skills on needs to succeed in a particular profession |
values | beliefs a person holds dear and guides their decisions, behavior or conduct |
culture | language, beliefs, values, behaviors even material objects passed down to each generation |
remission | a phase where there is a relief of symptoms from a chronic disease |
exacerbation | a phase where there is a return of symptoms form a chronic disease |
ethics | philosophical study of standards accepted by society to determine what is right or wrong in human behaviour |
ethnocentrism | tendency to you use one's one culture as a yard stick to judge everyone; the belief in superiority of own group or culture |
subculture | values and practices of a group that distinguish it from a larger culture |
morals | personal beliefs of what is right or wrong pertaining to how to act, treat others and get along wit organized society |
scope of practice | parameters of duties and responsibilities outlined by one's professional training and skill set. |
externship | a cooperative or workplace experience for a student provided by the education facility |
clinic | a facility providing medical care on an outpatient basis. Maybe free standing or associated with a hospital |
AHP Administrative HealthCare Professional | a graduate from an accredited health office admin program |
Licensure | a legal document obtained after passing a written and clinical examinations for health care practitioners |
Preceptor | a mentor who advises a student |
duty | a moral obligation |
sick role | a role a sick person adopts giving up responsibilities and accepting care. |
right | moral, legal, cultural, or traditional claim |
client | a person seeking or receiving health care; synonymous with patient, but in a more active role |
Medical office admin | person who handle primary administration duties in a health care setting |
Medical Assistant (US) | a person who is trained to assist a physician with various test and procedures |
behaviour | a person's discernible responses and actions |
autonomy | a person's right to self-determination. A client's right to make their own decisions regarding healthcare without out coercion or bulling |
role | a position in life that carries expectation of responsibilities and of appropriate behaviour |