Famous Fysicians
care that promotes physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual well-being
holistic health care
National Institute of Health
Initials for Physical Therapist
PT
Initials for Nurse Practitioner
CRNP
diseases and disorders of the eye
ophthalmologist
began the search for gene therapy to cure inherited diseases
discovery of DNA
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Initials for Occupational Therapist
OT
DVM
examines eyes for vision problems and defects, not an MD
optometrist
4 diseases that shortened the life span of individuals in the Middle Ages
bubonic plague, smallpox, diphtheria, tuberculosis, typhoid, malaria
International agency sponsored the the United Nations
World Health Organization
Initials for Doctor of Dental Medicine
DDS
Abbreviation for Respiratory Therapist
RT
diseases of the female reproductive system
gynecologist
Founded the American Red Cross
Clara Barton
amount of $ paid by patient for needed services
deductible
Initials for Emergency Medical Technician
EMT
the first requires an Associate's or 3-4 yrs of OTJ training
the second requires a Bachelor's or Master's and work experience
the difference between a technician and a technologist
pregnancy and childbirth
obstetrician
first female physician in the US
Elizabeth Blackwell
payment made to an insurance company
premium
Initials for Optometrist
DO
Associate's Degree
diagnosis and treatment of tumors
oncologist
Developed the first polio vaccine in 1952
Jonas Salk
Health Maintenance Organization
Preferred Provider Organization
HMO
PPO
Initials for Certified Medical Assistant
CMA
usually four-year course of study at a college or university
Bachelor's Degree
diseases of kidney, bladder or urinary system
urologist
artist who used dissection to draw the human body
Leonardo da Vinci
protects your accessibility to health insurance coverage
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
HIPAA
Initials for Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse
LPN
usually one or more years of study beyond a bachelor degree
Master's Degree
identifies and treats diseases as they occur in a group of people
epidemiologist
health care facilities
laboratory, long-term care, industrial health, emergency care, mental health, rehabilitation, hospital
provides special care for accidents or sudden illness
emergency care services
health centers located in large companies or industries
industrial health care
perform special diagnostic tests
laboratories
provide physical, occupational, and other therapies
rehabilitation centers