Medical law
Tort..
wrongful act that does not involve a contract.
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Desensitization: prevention of anaphylaxis by administering repeated low doses of sensitizing substance; alleviation of emotional upset
Nutrients used primarily to provide energy
Carbs, Proteins and fats
The abuse of a patient is defined by
purposeful mistreatment that causes physical, mental, or emotional pain or injury to someone
Application..
A software program designed to help the user to perform specific tasks..
The 3 Steps Ethics Model asks..
Is it legal? Is it balanced? How does it make me feel?
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Formaldehyde: an irritating, acidic, gas used in laboratory disinfectants and preservatives
Three main functions of the 6 essential nutrients
Provide energy, build and repair body tissue, and regulate body processes.
The substance that stops blood from clotting..
anticoagulant.
The clinical application is
A software program used to perform specific tasks supporting the clinical aspects of healthcare
The principle of autonomy states..
People have the right to make decisions about their own life.
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Bronchopneumonia: inflammation of the smaller bronchial tubes
Rich sources of vitamins are..
Fruits and vegetables
The ABO blood group system is..
system of classifying blood type based on the presence or absence of A and B antigens on a persons re blood cells.
Clinical data repository..
The storage component for all patient clinical records data.
Right-Based Ethics..
Primary emphasis of a person's rights.. (Freedom of speech, due process, equal rights to organs, etc.)
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Agglutination: the clumping of molecules or cells caused by an antigen-antibody reaction
Cumulative effect of a high-fat diet could be..
heart disease
The non-profit organization concerned with providing information to the healthcare industry and the public regarding healthcare issues trends.
American Hospital Association (AHA)
In relations to health informatics, attributes..
the characteristics of properties of the components of a system. Attributes are to describe a system.
Designation of health care surrogate
to appoint another person to make any decisions regarding health care if the principal should become unable to make decisions.
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Cholecystolithiasis: presence of gallstones in the gallbladder
Examples of monosaccharides.
glucose, fructose, galactose
The purpose of aeroslization is..
Ancillary systems..
software application used by patient care support departments such as laboratory, radiology, and pharmacy.