Term | Definition |
characteristics | Distinguishing traits, qualities, or properties |
commensurate | Corresponding in size, amount, extent, or degree; equal in measure proportionate |
competent | having adequate or requisite capabilities |
connotation | an implication; something suggested by a word or thing |
credibility | the quality or power of inspiring belief |
demeanor | behavior towards others; outward manner |
detrimental | obviously harmful or damaging |
discretion | the quality of being discreet; having or showing good judgement or conduct, especially in speech |
disseminated | to disburse; to spread arround |
drug of choice | the drug an abuser uses most frequently to satisfy the craving for a certain feeling; the user's preferred drug |
initiative | energy or apitude to cause or facilitate the start of something or to cause something to happen |
insubordination | disobedience to authority |
morale | the mental and emotional condition, enthusiasm, loyalty, or confidence of an individual or group with regard to the function or tasks at hand |
optimistic | inclined to put the most favorable construction on actions and events or to anticipate the best possible outcome |
persona | an individuals social facade or front that reflects the role in life the individual is playing; the personality a person projects in public |
professionalism | the conduct or qualities characterized by or conforming to the technical or ethical standards of a profession; exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner in the workplace |
reproach | an expression of rebuke or disapproval; a cause or occasion of blame, discredit, or disgrace |
tolerance | the need to use more and more of a substance to get the same feeling as the body learns to tolerate the drug |
work ethics | a set of values based on the moral virtues of hard work and diligence |
NIAA | National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism |
symptoms of alcoholism | craving-a strong need or desire, loss of control- the inability to stop once it has begun, physical dependence- the occurrence of withdrawal symptoms, tolerance- the need to increase the amount taken in to get the same effect |
AMA | American Medical Association |
symptoms of substance abuse | continued use despite social or interpersonal problems, repeated use that results in failure to fulfill obligations, use that results in legal problems, repeated use that results in physically hazardous situations |
loyalty | faithfulness or allegiance to a cause, ideal, custom, institution, or product |
dependability | being dependable to get a task done when it is due or on time |
courtesy | using kind words and compassion to the patients and co-workers |
flexibility | being able to adapt to a wide variety of situations |
confidentiality | privacy of a patients records or health |
HIPPA | health insurance portability and accountability act |
attitude | courtesy and kindness to others and being optimistic |