Genomics 1
Variation in DNA sequences resulting in a particular disease
Polymorphism
Structure that contains DNA
Chromosome
Segment of DNA that contains the information needed to make proteins
Gene
Guidelines for care developed by conducting a systemic review and using conclusions to develop practice-based guidelines
Evidence-based guidelines
Protected Health Information (PHI)
Information about a person's health or medical record that is private and confidential
Insertion, deletion, or substitution of one nucleotide in the DNA molecule
Single-nucleotide polymorphism
A condition affected by many genes that develops over decades
Polygenic disease
Process by which a cell converts the genetic code into RNA and protein
Gene expression
Information system that contains all the health information for an individual over time, regardless of care setting
Electronic health record
Documents patient care during one episode of care or admission
Electronic medical record
mRNA codes for the amino acid sequence of a protein
Translation
Process by which DNA is copied to mRNA
Transcription
Transcription factors
Proteins that bind to specific areas on a gene to influence gene expression
Law that ensures that Americans have access to quality, affordable health care
Affordable Care Act
Major accrediting body for hospitals
The Joint Commission
Promoter region
Area on a gene that acts as a switch to activate transcription
Heritable changes in gene expression not involving DNA nucleotide sequence
Epigenetics
Name a single-nucleotide polymorphism disease
PKU, sickle-cell anemia, hemachromatosis, lactose intolerance, cystic fibrosis
Codes that are used after a client exhausts their benefits for the year
G Codes
Law that maintains the privacy and confidentiality of protected health information
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Name a polygenic disease
Heart disease, diabetes, cancer, etc.
Ethical concern of epigenetics
Confidentiality, discrimination, testing lab credentialing and licensure
Can fine-tune nutrition recommendations, doesn't change recommendations
Codes that identify the service provided by a healthcare professional
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)
Assigns a code to medical diagnoses and determines reimbursement rates from insurance companies
International Classification of Disease