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principles of Health Science ch 1 and 2

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Ancient Times   Illness/disease caused by supernatural spirits and demons  
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Ancient Egyptians   Earliest people to maintain health records  
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Ancient Egyptians   Mummified corpses showed signs of arthritis, kidney stones and arteriosclerosis  
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Ancient Chinese   Treat whole body by cursing spirits and nourishing the body; recorded herbal medications; used acupuncture to treat pain  
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Ancient Greeks   Illness was result of natural causes; believed in disease prevention; studied effects of disease and the human body  
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Hippocrates   "Father of Medicine"  
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Hippocrates   Organized disease by signs and symptoms  
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Hippocrates   Created high standards of ethics used by physicians (Hippocratic Oath)  
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Sign   Objective patient observation  
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Symptom   Subjective patient observation  
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Sign   Fever  
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Symptom   Pain  
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Sign   Swollen ankle  
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Symptom   Nausea  
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Ancient Romans   Established hospitals (for injured soldiers)  
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Ancient Romans   Developed public sanitation systems (aqueducts for clean water, sewers for waste)  
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Dark Ages   Emphasis on saving soul and study of medicine prohibited  
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Middle Ages   Bubonic plague killed 75% of population in Europe and Asia  
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Renaissance   The rebirth of science & medicine; dissection of the human body began  
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Leonardo DaVinci & Michelangelo   During the Reaissance, studied corpses and drew the human body more realistically  
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Anton Van Leeuwenhoek   Invented the microscope  
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Ambroise Pare   Father of modern Surgery  
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Ambroise Pare   Used ligatures to bind arteries to stop bleeding  
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Rene Laennec   Invented the stethoscope  
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Florence Nightingale   Founder of modern nursing  
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Florence Nightingale   Start nursing schools  
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Ignaz Semmelweiss   Encouraged hand-washing  
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Louis Pasteur   Discovered that microorganisms cause disease and how to kill them (pasteurization of milk)  
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Joseph Lister   First doctor to use antiseptic during surgery  
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Sir Alexander Fleming   Discovered penicillin  
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Crick and Watson   Described DNA structure  
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Cost containment   Control costs while achieving maximum benefits  
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Diagnostic Related Group (DRG)   Classifying patients with certain disease in one payment group  
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DRG   Diagnostic Related Group  
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Hopsital   Provides INPATIENT care.  
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Hospitals are classified by funding; list the four funding types.   1) Proprietary/for profit 2) nonprofit 3) government 4) Religious  
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Hospitals are classified by services; list the two service types.   1) General 2) Specialty  
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Long-term healthcare facility   Provides care for elderly, people with physical or mental disabilities and people with chronic or long-term illness.  
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Nursing home   For live-in patients who no longer can care for themselves  
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Emergency Care   Provide special care for accidents or sudden illness (risk of losing life, limb or eye sight)  
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Medical Offices   Provide diagnosis, treatment, examination, basic laboratory testing & minor surgery; usually operated by a group of group of physicans  
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Clinics   Provide a variety of OUTPATIENT services  
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Medical Labs   where diagnostic test are processed (usually blood or urine specimens)  
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Dental Labs   where implants, dentures and other corrective devices for the mouth are made  
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Home Health Care   Provide care to patients who are terminally ill  
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Palliative Care   Comfort care for the terminally ill  
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Mental Health   Provide care of patients who have mental illness and disorders  
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List 4 types of Mental Health Services   1) Counseling 2) Psychiatric 3) Chemical abuse 4) Phsycial abuse  
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Genetic Counseling Centers   Provide testing & counseling to individuals or couples who are pregnant or considering pregnancy  
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Rehabilitation   Provide services to help patients with physical or mental disabilities develop maximum ability for self-care  
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List 3 examples of rehabilitative therapy   1) Physical therapy 2) Occupational therapy 3) Speech therapy  
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Industrial Health Centers   Onsite clinic within a large industry or employer that provides basic exams, accident/illness prevention and wellness programs  
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School Health Services   Provide health screenings, health education, and emergency care to students and staff, along with recommendations for a safe/sanitary school environment  
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Local Health Departments   provide immunizations, inspections for health and sanitation, statistics and records, health education or clinics  
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Preventing Illness   Most effective cost containment strategy; prevent illnesses from occurring.  
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Outpatient Services   Cost containment strategy; provide as much patient care in the clinics (outpatients) vs. in hospitals (inpatients) that spend a night)  
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Mass/Bulk Purchasing   Cost containment strategy that purchases things in large quantity to save money  
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Combination of services   Cost containment strategy that saves money by offering similar services in on location (eg: pharmacy, radiology or labs)  
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Preventing illness   Save healthcare costs by keeping patients well by living a healthy lifestyle  
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Complementary and Alternative Methods (CAM)   Non-traditional medical therapies; they DO NOT have an evidence-based of science showing they are effective and safe.  
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CAM   Complimentary and Alternative Methods  
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Complementary Medicine   Used WITH traditional therapies  
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Alternative Medicine   Used INSTEAD of traditional therapies  
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Integrative Care   Healthcare providers use both traditional and CAM therapies  
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CRAAP   An acronym to help assess credibility of health information.  
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CRAAP   Currency. Relevance, Authority, Acceptance, Purpose  
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Health Literacy   Understanding health information and knowing how to use the information to stay healthy and access the healthcare system.  
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Poor health literacy   Have poorer health outcomes, more hospitalizations and cost the healthcare system more money.  
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Currency   When was the information published (or last reviewed/edited).  
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Relevance   Is the information related to and in-depth enough on your topic?  
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Authority   Was the health information written or reviewed by a healthcare professional?  
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Accuracy   Was the information based on facts? Were cites referenced or was there a bibliography?  
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Purpose   Who funds the publication (website)? What is the purpose of the website?  
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Hospice care   Provides pallative care for terminally ill patients  
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Genetic Counseling   provide genetic disease testing to pregnant couples  
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World Health Organization (WHO)   compiles statistics on disease; investigates serious health problems across the world  
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Food & Drug Administration (FDA)   regulates food and drug products sold to the public  
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Occupational Safety and Health administration (OSHA)   A federal agency that establishes and enforces standard that protect workers from job-related injuries and illness  
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National Institute of Health (NIH)   National organization that is involved in the research of disease  
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Centers for Disease Control (CDC)   National organization that researches causes, spread and control of disease  
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Managed Care   offer services through a system of providers at reduced rates  
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Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)   focuses on prevention; patient MUST have Primary Care Physician (PCP) referral to see a specialist and all non-emergent care MUST be pre-approved  
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Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)   Focuses on clients' preferences; a Primary Care Physician (PCP) referral IS NOT required  
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Medicaid   State-administered medical assistance program for low-income individuals/families  
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Medicare   Nationally administered medical assistance program for citizens age 65 or older  
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Medigap   Health insurance policy that helps pay for expenses not covered by Medicare  
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State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)   Low cost health insurance to uninsured children of families who do not qualify for Medicaid  
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TRICARE   Insurance for active duty and retired military and their families/survivors  
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Worker's Compensation   Provides treatment for workers injured on the job with payments made by employers and the state for healthcare costs and lost wages  
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Network or In-Network   Contracted healthcare providers, facilities and suppliers by your insurance company.  
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Out-of-Network   A healthcare provider, facility or supplier that is NOT on the contract with your insurance company. It will cost more to use out-of-network healthcare services.  
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Deductible   The amount you pay for healthcare services BEFORE your health insurance plan starts to pay for the healthcare services.  
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Co-insurance   A percentage your insurance and you agree to pay for healthcare services (80/20 - 80% paid by health insurance and 20% by you).  
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Co-payment (Or Co-pay)   Usually a set amount. The amount you have agreed with your insurance company to pay for healthcare services.  
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Premium   Amount you pay to purchase your health insurance  
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Out-of-pocket maximum   The maximum amount of money you will pay during a policy period for healthcare services. After this is reached, your health insurance will pay 100%.  
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Preauthorization   Except in an emergency, your health insurance must approve healthcare services PRIOR to them being provided.  
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Preventative Services   Screenings, counseling and routine check-ups that help prevent disease or provide early detection and treatment for disease.  
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Primary Care Physician (PCP)   The doctor you see first for your healthcare. In an HMO type insurance plan, they must see you first before referring you to a specialist for care.  
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Specialist   A physician with advanced training in a focus area, such as cardiology, neurology, nephrology etc.  
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Referral   A consult request from your PCP to a specialist.  
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Affordable Care Act   Law implemented in Mar 2010 that increased access to affordable healthcare/insurance, increase patient Bill of Rights and increased coverage for preventative services.  
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