In the beginning...
post-
What is the prefix meaning: after
-scopy
What is a suffix meaning: process of visual examination
nephr/o
What is the root word for: kidney
Reports given by specialists whom physician has asked to evaluate patient
Consultation Report
Hemorrhage
What is pronounced: HEM-eh-rij
hypo-
What is the prefix meaning: deficient or decreased
-sclerosis
What is a suffix meaning: hardening
path/o
What is the root word for: disease
This record contains the patients vital signs and care given throughout the day
Nurse's Notes
Endoscopy
What is pronounced: en-DOS-kuh-pee
eu-
What is the prefix meaning: normal
-stenosis
What is a suffix meaning: narrowing
carcin/o
What is the root word for: cancer
This health care setting provides supportive treatment to terminally ill patients and their families
Hospice
neuroma
What is pronounced: noo-ROH-muh
inter-
what is the prefix meaning: between
-ectomy
What is a suffix meaning: surgical removal
immun/o
What is the root word for: protection
A software program that allows for the entering of patient information for organization and storage of the data
Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Osteomalacia
What is prounounced: oss-tee-oh-mah-LAY-shee-ah
dys-
What is the prefix meaning: painful, difficulty, or abnormal
-otomy
What is a suffix meaning: surgical incision
enter/o
What is the root word for: small intestine
This act set federal standards providing patients with more protection of their medical records and health information
Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Otorhinolaryngology
What is pronounced: oh-toh-rye-noh-lair-in-GALL-oh-jee