History of PT
What new medical specialy emerged after WW2
Physical Medicine
A specified monthly payment made to an insurance company to ensure coverage
Premium
How do you communicate most in a healthcare setting?
Face to face , Interpersonally
What basic clinical task is mentioned as part of a PTT duties?
Taking vital signs
What does HIPAA do?
ensures patient confidentiality
During which decade did physical therapy first emerge as a distinct specialty of the US
1920s.
After a deductible has been met a person will be required to pay a percentage of their bill, what is this called
Co-insurance
What groups face more health disparities according to the text?
Multiple racial and ethnic groups
What is the only way to correct an error on a patient's chart?
Strike through the error once, initial and date
All records and forms that make up the patient's medical records are considered
Confidential
Which Historical event significantly contributed to the development of physical Therapy in the early 1900s?
WWI
Where do Physcial Therapist work?
What sociocultural barrier can lead to misdiagnosis?
Language and communication differences , culture
What is the primary goal of a PTT when working with patients
To get them to their most optimal level - Better
When can patient confidentiality be breached legally?
Communicable Diseases, STDs, Abuse, Criminals
What was the original title given to early physical therapy practitioners after completing training programs?
Reconstruction Aide
What are two types of Government health insurance programs
Medicare and Medicaid
What does effective communication do?
Creates comfortable environment for a patient, builds rapport
What is included in recording vital signs?
Blood Pressure, Temperature, Pulse, Respiration
The law that protects a healtcare professional who provides emergency aide to an individual
Good Samaritan law
Who is recognized as the first physical therapist in the US?
Mary McMillan
What is an out of pocket max?
The amount you have to pay out of pocket for health care in a year
Cultural Competency in healthcare refers to understanding a patient's
Beliefs, Values, Traditions, Culture
High school diploma or equivalent
The process of explaining risks and alternative procedures to a patient is called.
Informed consent