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MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES CH 1,2,3 VOCAB

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offers the employee a range of hours instead of fixed hours   flextime  
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performs back office or clinical duties, such as sterilization, assisting with minor surgeries etc.   clinical medical assistant  
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requires medical knowledge, organizational and business skills, and the ability to meet accepted performance standards of health care workers   administrative medical assistant  
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personality characterisitics, include: dedication, commitment, inetgrity, consideration and respect for others   interpersonal skills  
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being able to put yourself in the patients situation or understanding their point of view   empathy  
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displaying feelings that are so close to the person affected that you are similarly affected   sympathy  
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these type of people are pushy, forward and overbearing   aggressive  
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reflects professional confidence. shows respect for others and doesnt feel threatened   assertive  
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offers medical care and support to patients and family members dealing with a terminal illness and the loss of a loved one   hospice  
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condition comprising of physical,psychological, and emotional reactions   stress  
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term used to describe a condition that results from too much or too little stress   burnout  
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credentially sanctioned by a states legislature (the government)   licensure  
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meeting a state standard or being evaluated and recognized by a national organization   accreditation  
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not controlled by the government. implies that an individual has met iether minimum competency requirements or a level of excellence in the area defined   certification  
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requires continuin education (CEUs)   recertification  
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practioner cross trained to provide more than one function (MSHP)   multiskilled health practicioner (MSHP)  
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offers a national certification exam to graduates of a medical assisting program   AAMA  
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AAMA stands for   american association of medical assistants  
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CMA stands for   certified medical assistant  
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NCMA stands for   nationally certified medical assistant  
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AMT stands for   american medical technologists  
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RMA stands for   registered medical assistant  
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what is a caduceus?   symbols of the medical profession  
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used to monitor and control testing, medication, surgeries, and other areas where overuse occur   utilization review  
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arrangment in which either the physician's office or the patient submits a claim to the insurance company and the full amount allowed by the insurance company is collected   fee for service  
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define PCP   primary care physician-assumes all responsibility for overall treatment of patient  
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delivery system that strives to manage the cost, quality, and delivery of health care by emphasizing preventative medicine   MCO- managed care organization  
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TYPE OF MANAGE CARE ORGANZATION:-is a prepaid health plan that has been in existence the longest of all manage care plans   HMO- health maitenance organization  
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a fixed fee paid monthly per enrolled patient, regardless of the number of services actually used   capitation  
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TYPE OF MANAGE CARE ORGANZATION:-offers a contractual agreement between the health care provider and employers, insurance carriers, or 3rd party administrators to provide health care services at a discounted rate   PPO- preferred provider organization  
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TYPE OF MANAGE CARE ORGANZATION:-a group of individual health care providers that contract with HMOs and PPOs to provide care at a discounted rate   IPA- independent practice association  
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TYPE OF MANAGE CARE ORGANZATION:-requires members to have a designated primary care physician. offered to large employers who agree not to contract with any other plan   EPO-exclusive provider organization  
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TYPE OF MANAGE CARE ORGANZATION:-contracts with independent providers at a discounted rate. members have the choice at the time services are need of receiving services from an HMO, PPO, or fee for service plan   POS- point of service plan  
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MEDICAL PRACTICE SETTING:-once physician works alone in a small office with a small staff   solo physician practice  
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MEDICAL PRACTICE SETTING:-2 or more practicioners share office expenses, exmployees and on call schedule   associate practice  
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MEDICAL PRACTICE SETTING:-3 or more physicians agree to practice using the same office space, sharing office expenses, employees, income and the on-call schedule   group practice  
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MEDICAL PRACTICE SETTING:-2 or more physicians associate in the practice of medicine under a legal partnership agreement   partnership  
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MEDICAL PRACTICE SETTING:-is an entity unto itself. has legal and business status that is independent of its share holders   professional corporation  
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MEDICAL PRACTICE SETTING:-also known as free standing emergency centers. provide extended hours to accommodate patients   urgent care centers  
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MEDICAL PRACTICE SETTING:-offer a broad range of specialties and sophisticated testing equipment   clinics  
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MEDICAL PRACTICE SETTING:-found in small scale chain stores, offers a limited range of basic tests and treatments at a lower cost than most Drs offices   minute clinic  
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MEDICAL PRACTICE SETTING:-facilities that provide 24 hour acute care and treatment for the sick and injured. also provide emergency medical care   hospitals  
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HOSPITAL TYPES:-denote services provided at sites other than the hospital setting   medical center  
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HOSPITAL TYPES:-exist to serve the needs of a group of patients having similar medial conditions   specialized care centers  
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branch of ethics dealing with issues, questions and problems that arise in the practice of medicine and in biomedical research   bioethics  
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the customary code of conduct, courtesy, and manners in the medical practice   etiquette  
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what does HIPAA stand for?   health insurance portability & accountability act  
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defined as information about the patients past, present, or future health condition that contains personal identifyable data   protected health information (PHI)  
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BONDING TYPES::also known as a name schedule or umbrella bond, offers coverage for a specific job.   position schedule bonding  
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BONDING TYPES::coverage for all employees regardless of job title   blanket position bonding  
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BOND TYPES::coverage for those who handle large amounts of money: a thorough background invesitgation is required   personal bonding  
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another name for law suit; patient waives his or her rights to confidentiality   litigation  
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PRINCIPLE DEFENSES::this defense applies when a patient acts in such a manner as to contribute to his or her own disability or disfigurment   contributory negligence  
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PRINCIPAL DEFENSE::this defense applies when a patient understood the risks of a particular operation or other medical procedure and signed a document giving informed consent   assumption of risk  
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PRINCIPLE DEFENSE::this defense applies when the time limit for legal action on medical negligence has been exceeded   statute of limitations  
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_____________literally means "under penalty" is a court order for witness to appear in court   subpoena  
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_______ law; statute that enforces private rights and liabilities as differeniatied from criminal law.   civil law  
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subpoena duces tecum   under penalty you shall bring with you  
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