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 |