Age 0-1
Trust
A compilation of important information about a patient’s medical history and present condition
[2 words]
patient record
Most correspondence generated in a medical office including letters, postcards, and invoices are sent by this method
First Class Mail
Sole practice where physician assumes all liability
sole partnership
The recording of information in a patient’s medical record
documentation
2-3
Autonomy, exploration
Data obtained in conversation with a person or patient that only the patient can give you (we cannot see it ourselves)
Subjective
Used to send heavier items that require quicker delivery; guaranteed delivery in 2 to 3 days
Priority Mail
1-2 physicians practicing together where all assume equal liability
partnership
The term used to describe a patient who does not follow the medical advice given
noncompliant
7-12
Feelings of success; Interactions with people other than family members
Data that is apparent and measurable
Objective
Quickest USPS service; different types of this service are available, including next-day and second-day delivery
Express Mail
3 or more physicians, sometimes in the same or similar specialties
group partnership
A patient’s right to receive all information relative to his or her condition and make an informed decision [2 words]
informed consent
20s
Marriage, careers, responsibilities
To give something, such as information, to a party outside of the doctor’s office (or what a patient may do when they switch offices)
Transfer
Offers a guarantee that an item has been received; postal carrier is required to obtain a signature on delivery and the signature card is sent to the sender
Certified mail
Physicians share limited liability and are employees of the organization.
Any part of an individual’s health information [4 words]
individual identifiable health information
60+
Empty nest syndrome; Deaths of friends, spouses, relatives
Putting yourself in someone else's shoes
empathy
Ability to adapt to changes and handle them with professionalism
Flexibility
Offering assistance with work that needs to be done even if it is not your assigned job
self motivation
A compilation of important information about a patient’s medical history and present condition [2 words]
patient record (or chart)