History &
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Trends
________________ is known as "The Father of Medicine"
Hippocrates
A ___________ hospital provides care for specific conditions or age groups
specialty
The health professional who works at a Doctor's Office, takes patient vitals (blood pressure, pulse, etc), and prepares patients for exams is a:
Medical Assistant (MA)
A healthcare provider who study behaviors of individuals or groups to understand human behavior is known as a:
Psychologist
What are pre-existing conditions?
Diseases, illnesses, or other medical conditions a person has before they sign up for an insurance plan
_______________ is federal regulation for long-term care and home health care
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)
____________ provides care for the terminally ill.
hospice
What does a Radiologic Technologist do?
Uses x-ray, radiation, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance to diagnose and treat disease
A healthcare worker who assigns specific codes to patient diagnoses and treatment procedures is a:
medical coder
What is negligence?
Failure to give care that is normally excepted (healthcare provider forgot something important that they were trained to do)
______________ wellness is defined as using values to find meaning and purpose in life
spiritual
The amount patient pays out of pocket for services before the insurance policy begins to pay is known as:
deductible
What is a Biomedical Equipment Technician?
healthcare worker who installs, tests, services, and repairs medical equipment
A healthcare provider who plays a crucial role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of a disease within a laboratory, and oversees other lab workers is a:
Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS ) / Medical Lab Technologist (MT)
When using electronic documentation, what are three considerations to keep in mind in order to comply with HIPAA?
Must be password protected
Cybersecurity in place
NEVER leave computer open for other patients to see
Who implemented use of sewers for waste and aqueducts (waterways) for clean water?
Romans
If an employee gets injured at work, who will pay their medical bills?
L&I / WC (labor & industries / worker's compensation)
A healthcare worker who collects blood and prepares it for testing
phlebotomist
Describe the difference in education between a physician and a physician's assistant.
Physician = bachelors + doctorate + residency
PA-C = bachelor's + masters
What is the difference between laws and ethics?
Laws = external rules written by others (ie government)
Ethics = internal rules that guide a person's behavior; based on morals/values/beliefs
In this time period, illness and disease were believed to be caused by evil spirits and demons or as punishment from the gods
The Ancient Times
What does OSHA do?
Establishes and enforces standards that protect workers from job-related injuries
*OSHA stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration*
A healthcare worker who develops vaccines, medicines, and treatments for diseases is known as a:
Biological/Medical Scientist
Compare the education needed to become a biomedical engineer and a biomedical equipment technician.
Biomedical eng = Bachelors + Masters
Tech = Associates
List and describe the two advance directives.
Durable power of attorney = patient appoints a specific individual to make healthcare decisions for them if they are no longer able to
Living Will = legal document where patient writes out medical care plan in case patient's status becomes terminal (DNR is a part of a living will)