Unit 6
The specific position, duty, or function that a healthcare professional performs or plays on a medical team.
role
is a sickness or an unhealthy condition of the body or mind.
illness
A medical emergency caused by a sudden interruption of blood supply to the brain, which is a major complication of chronic hypertension.
stroke
The ability of a patient to move around freely and easily, which may require assistive devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
mobility
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent medical procedure or an uncertain health outcome.
anxiety
is something a person must do, often for professional or ethical reasons.
obligation
The fundamental cause, motive, or chief complaint that brings a patient into the clinic today.
reason
is a region of the body that is swollen, painful and sometimes red. It is usually the result of infection or injury.
inflammation
is something that stops a person from moving or controlling their body in the way that they want, or in the way that most people can mov
physical limitation
An extreme, irrational, and overwhelming fear of a specific object, concept, or situation (like needles or dental drills).
Phobia
To carefully examine, evaluate, or judge a patient's medical condition before deciding on a specialist referral.
assess
A plant substance commonly smoked or chewed (cigarettes, vapes) that must be recorded under "Social History" due to its systemic health risks.
tobacco
is the way in which two different things are related to or caused by each other.
link
is a type of chronic disability that presents before adulthood (specifically before the age of twenty-two).
developmental disability
Developing a fear or medical anxiety based entirely on something that happened to you personally in the past.
direct experience
A formal agreement or plan made between providers and a patient, such as scheduling a specific consultation time.
arrangement
is a negative physical reaction, such as a skin rash or swelling, to substances, situations, or physical states.
allergic reaction
is a connection or relationship between two things that is not the result of chance.
correlation
A term used to describe individuals suffering from severe psychiatric disorders or emotional illnesses that alter their perception of reality.
mentally ill
An event or injury that is deeply distressing, emotionally shocking, or physically overwhelming, often leading to medical PTSD.
traumatic
Legally responsible or blameable for damage, loss, or medical malpractice if a referral is handled incorrectly.
liable
he psychological, emotional, and social well-being of a patient, which is just as vital to screen during an intake as physical health.
mental health
is a connection or relationship between two people or things.
association
is an outdated term for severe or permanent damage to a person's body or brain.
handicap
is the process of learning something through the experiences and emotions of another person.
Vicarious learning