Definitions
What is the definition of Holistic Care?
therapies that treat the patient as a whole person after assessing the individual’s physical, social, mental, and spiritual well-being
What started in the 1900s?
country doctors
technology
United States
What is the career cluster we are studying?
Health Science
What is the definition of accreditation?
Official recognition from a profession association that an education program meets minimum educational standards for an occupation
What started in 1950s?
vaccinations
True or False: Genomic medicine is a personalize medical care that is a combination of stem cells to prevent illness and maintain health
False: While stem cells can be use in targeted gene therapy, genomic medicine uses gens and chromosomes to prevent illness
What are the two big issues in healthcare?
Affordability and Accessibility
What training is needed to be a medical doctor, MD?
college degree, 4 years medical school, 3+ years residency
What is the definition of nanotechnology?
Field of science that manipulates individual atoms
Who was the founder of modern nursing?
Florence Nightingale
What are the 3 future trends in healthcare?
1. Genomic Medicine
2. Regenerative Medicine
3. Technology
What are the three ways we are addressing the issues in healthcare?
1. Diagnostic related groups
2. health maintenance groups
3. affordable care act
28.1%. We need more people in the field meaning more jobs
What is the definition of western medicine?
Most common form of medical care in the united states, which uses medication and surgery to treat the signs and symptoms of illness
What is trepanning?
removing part of skill to release bad spirits
What lab technique is used in regenerative medicine?
a. only centrifudges
b. in vitro
c. transplants
in vitro, test tube technique
Name 3 ways the affordable care act has helped individuals.
1. expanding medicaid
2. requires employers to provide insurance
3. increasing supports for primary services
4. can have pre-existing conditions
Give examples of a licensure, certification, and registration credential.
LPN, CNA, RN
What is the definition of regenerative medicine?
a form of medical care that creates living tissue to replace tissue or organ functions lost due to age, disease, injury, or birth disorder
What was the historical medical practice in china between 1700 BC-220AD
acupuncture
Fill in the blank:
The digitial images produced by this _____ can be rotated or enlarge for a better view. Digital images are also easier to store than printed images
CT scan
What date did the affordable care act go into play?
March 23, 2010
Name 5 healthcare foundation standards
Teamwork, safety practices, ethics, legal responsibilities, academic foundation, employability skills