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16 Cards in this Set
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Ageism |
Discrimination because of age |
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Aggressiveness |
Involves the emotions of anger and hostility |
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Aphasia |
Inability to Speak |
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Assertiveness |
Calm, firm expression of feelings or opinions |
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Autonomy |
Self determination, Ability to function independently |
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Chronic |
Developing Slowly and persisting for a long period |
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Diagnosis |
Identification of a disease or condition by a scientific evaluation of physical signs, symptoms and test results |
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Electrolarynx |
And electro-mechanical device that enables a person without a larynx to speak |
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Ethnic |
Of or relating to a large group of people classes according to common cultural or racial origin |
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Hospice |
An approach to care for the terminally ill that seeks to provide comfort without treating the underlying disease |
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Oncology |
The branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis and treatment of malignancy |
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Palliative |
A substance or treatment that soothes or relieves |
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Prognosis |
A predication of the probable outcome of a disease based on the condition of the person and the usual course of the disease as observed in similar situations |
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Regimen |
A strictly regulated therapeutic program such as a diet or exercise program |
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Therapeutic Communication |
A process in which the healthcare professional consciously influences a client or helps the client to a better understanding through verbal or non-verbal communication |
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Valid Choice |
A selection of options, all of which are acceptable. Offering valid choices to patients increases their sense of autonomy |
