Basics
this is when, 2 or more providers, have a legal agreement to share in the total business operation of the practice
what is a partnership
this healthcare professional works with patients admitted to the hospital
what is a hospitalist?
A person suffering from tooth pain should schedule an appointment with this specialist
What is a dentist
National insurance for persons over the age of 65,the disabled, or those suffering from end-stage renal disease
What is Medicare
RN
what is Registered Nurse?
this is an assortment of tools and practices used to manage daily activities and accomplishments specific projects
what is time management
this term indicates that one state recognizes the licensing requirements of another state as being similar to its own
what is the reciprocity?
Patients who would suffer from the hay fever or allergies would see this type of docto.
Who is an Allergist?
A federal organization that provides for the medical care of the indigent
What is Medicaid?
LPN
What is Licensed Practical Nurse?
what is the largest organ in the human body
what is the skin?
This medical symbol depicts a staff with a serpent coiled around its shaft
what is the rod of Asclepius
A woman with a possible STD should see this type of doctor
Who is a Gynecologis?
Legislation that helps control the abuse of drugs
What is Controlled Substance Act?
ICU
Intensive Care Unit
this role involves assisting a patient or acting on their behalf, to ensure their best interests are met
what is an advocate?
The father of Medicine
What is Hippocrates ?
A skin doctor would examine a suspicious mole
Who is dermatologis?
Regulates the food we purchase and drugs we consume and is part of the department of Health and Human Services
What is FDA(Food and Drug Administration)
DNR
What is Do Not Rescitate?
In this pack is a single provider makes all the decisions for the entire operation
what is this solo practice?
The founder of modern nursing
Who is Florence Nightngale?
A patient with diabetes is often managed by this hormone specialist
Who is an Endocrinologis?
Establishes guidelines for operating laboratories
What is CLIA(Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments)
BP
Blood Pressure