Ahs 2005

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CADAVER

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a dead body used for dissection, study, and tissue samples

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EMPATHY

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understanding of and sensitivity to the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of others

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EPIDEMIOLOGY

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branch of science that studies the incidence, spead, and control of disease in a population

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INDIGESTION

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inability to digest, often with pain in the GI tract

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PRACTITIONER

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a person who practives in a profession, such as medicine

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PROGNOSIS

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a prediction of the outcome of an illness (literal meaning: knowledge before)

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Importance of Medical Terminology

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-Basic language needed to communicate w/ health professionals

-Comprised of roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms

-Used to gain medical knowledge and skills

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Medical Assistant Roles in Healthcare

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-Vital to healthcare field

-Must be knowledgeable about: medical assisting, evolution of medical science, practical skills needed in fast-paced settings

-Future with unlimited career opportunities

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Ancient Treatment for Illness and Disease

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-Folk remedies evolved from discovering healing or harmful plants

-Origins of diseases and illnesses believed to be rooted in the supernatural

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PLANT REMEDIES

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used for heart conditions, indigestion, bleeding, and urinary tract infections

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FOXGLOVE PLANT

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(Digitalis lanata); slows and strengthens heartbeat

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Animals in Medicine

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-Greek physicians used leeches to drain blood

-Poisonous snakes were also used to make antivenin

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Early Medicines Developed for Illnesses and Disease

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-Ginger for nausea
-Green tea used an an antioxident
-Pepperment used to treat indigestion
-Leeches to drain blood
-Snake venom to produce antivenin

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Supernatural Causes of Disease

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-Supernatural, evil spirits or angry gods were believed to be the cause of disease

-Sorcerers and shamans tortured patients to excise spirits or "trepanned" holes in skulls to release evil spirits

-Less painful methods included dancing, tailsmans, charms, or magic

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HIPPOCRATES

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Father of Medicine; philosophy of wellness based on diet, exercise, moderation, rest, and positive outlook

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GALEN

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Ideas based on anatomy and physiology

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ANDREAS VESLIUS

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Father of Modern Anatomy

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WILLIAM HARVEY

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Discovered that heart pumped blood

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THOMAS SYENHAM

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Founded epidemiology

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ANOTNI VAN LEEUWENHOEK

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First to study bacteria and protozoa with microscope

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JAMES HALL

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First African American to get a medical degree

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HIPPOCRATIC OATH

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-Guided physicians for over 25 centuries

-Establised as an art of healing, not harming

-Serves as a foundation for medical ethics today

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ETHICAL

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"...moral principles or practices and matters of social policy involving issues of mortality in practicing medicine." --American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

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Principles of Medical Ethics Document

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-Evolved from AMA document written in 1847

-Covers integrity, respect, societal responsibilities, dignity, lifelong study, and self-rule

-Every healthcare professional should be familiar with this

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Patient Bill of Rights

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-Written in 1973 to protect patient rights

-Focus is on involving patients in the decision making process

-Bill revised in 1992 and all medical facilities encouraged to adopt

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Recognition of Medical Assistants as Multiskilled Professionals

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-This has expanded the employment field and opportunities for Medical Assistants

-Historically, nurses would perform clinical and administrative duties

-Due to a chronic shortage of nurses, medical assistants began to assume various responsibilities in medical field

-General skills include = communication, legal issues, patient instruction, and opertional functions

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AMT

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Professional shall respect the law and will pledge to avoid dishonest, unethical, or illegal practices

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Characteristics of the Medical Assistant

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-Trained in general, administrative, and clinical skills (schedule appts & procedures, process insurance claims, book keeping, understanding & perform fundamental procedures, specimen collection, diagnostic testing, & patient care)

-Must be empathetic and see patient as a WHOLE

-Must understand role among other health professionals

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MEDICAL ASSISTANT

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An allied health profession whose practitioners function as members of the healthcare delivery team and perform administrative and clinical procedures.

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Responsibilities of a Medical Assistant

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-Delegated clinical and administrative duties under physician's scope of work

-Responsibilities vary depending on setting and state law

-Duties will overlap other health professionals----must know roles.

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Characteristics for Working Effectively

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-Honesty and integrity
-Dependability
-Respect
-Sense of Humor
-Courtesy and patience
-Common sense
-Tact
-Discretion and confidentiality

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FLEXIBILITY AND STRENGTH

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Required for both clinical and administrative tasks

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Employment for Medical Assistants

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(Outpatient and Inpatient settings)

-Medical offices
-Ambulatory clinics
-Hospitals
-Extended care facilities
-Government agencies
-Rehabilitation facilities
-Freestanding clinics

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Medical Assisting Careers

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-Hospital/physician office
-Admissions
-Reception
-Billing and insurance
-EKG, records
-Phelbotomy

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PHYSICIANS

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Provide diagnosis and direction for treatment (HMO's & PCP's)

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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA)

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Patient care under supervision of the physician

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NURSE

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LPN, LVN, RN, NP

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Job Outlook

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Forcast for medical assistant careers is strong due to =

-Rising number of elderly in the United States
-Increasing technology advancements
-In short: People are living longer!

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Medical Assistant Organizations

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Two organizations set the standard in medical assistant training =

-American Medical Technologists (AMT): founded in 1939

-American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA): founded in 1955

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MA Organization Accrediting Bodies

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-National Commision for Certifying Agencies (NCAA)

-Organization of Competency Assurance (NOCA)

-Comitee of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

-The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)

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American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

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-1955

-Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

-Graduate from a CAAHEP- or ABHES- accrediated program

-Meet all other AAMA or AMT standards

-Must recertify EVERY 5 years!!!

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American Medical Technologists (AMT)

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-1939

-Graduate from ABHES- or CAAHEP- accredited school [OR]

-Graduate from DOE approved school with 720 hours and externship [OR]

-Formal training in US armed forces or employment for 5 years in field (no more than two years teaching at a post secondary school)

-Meet all other AMT standards

-Certification Continuation Programs requires documentation of activities supporting MA skills every 3 years