Therapeutic Careers
A healthcare provider who specializes in straightening teeth
Orthodontist
A medical ______________ converts written word from one language to another.
translator
Who maintains cleanliness of the healthcare facility?
Housekeeping/Sanitation Manager
What are pre-existing conditions?
Diseases, illnesses, or other medical conditions a person has before they sign up for an insurance plan
What is a tort?
A wrongful act (includes malpractice, negligence, assault & battery, invasion of privacy)
A healthcare provider who study behaviors of individuals or groups to understand human behavior is known as a:
Psychologist
A healthcare worker who collects blood and prepares it for testing is known as a:
Phlebotomist
A person who helps to investigate crimes by collecting and analyzing physical evidence is known as a:
Forensic Science Technician
If a healthcare provider intentionally deceives the patient and/or insurance company for their own benefit, they are committing ___________.
fraud
What is negligence?
Failure to give care that is normally excepted (healthcare provider forgot something important that they were trained to do)
A healthcare provider who examines eyes to diagnose various vision problems is a:
Optometrist
What does a medical secretary do?
Often work at receptionist desk, schedule appointments, verify insurance.
What is a Biomedical Equipment Technician?
A healthcare worker who installs, tests, services, and repairs medical equipment
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
What is a physical invasion of privacy?
Unnecessarily exposing the patient
What is the highest levelof educationnecessary to become a PA-C?
Master's Degree
What does a Radiologic Technologist do?
Uses x-ray, radiation, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance to diagnose and treat disease
Moral standards are dependent on many things. List a three.
Culture, Age, Life experiences, Role Models, Religious Values
What Federal Act allows an individual to remain covered under their parent's insurance plan until age 26?
Affordable Care Act (ACA)
A ________________ therapist will utilize daily activities for therapeutic use
Occupational
What does a medical coder do?
Assigns specific codes to patient diagnoses and treatment procedures
What is the highest level of education needed to become a biomedical engineer?
Masters Degree
What's 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
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)