Ha Chapter 4 Terms (A Butt Load Of Them!)

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Physicians

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play a central role by evaluating a pt's health condition, diagnosing and prescribing treatment

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Residency

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graduate medical education in a specialty that takes the form of paid on the job training, usually in a hospital

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Osteopathic Medicine

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Emphasizes the musculoskeletal system of the body, they emphasize preventive medicine such as diet and environmental factors. Take a more holistic approach

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Allopathic Medicine

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views medical treatment as an active intervention to produce a counteracting reaction in an attempt to neutralize the effects of disease

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Generalists

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Physicians trained in family medicine/general practice, general internal medicine and general pediatrics

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Specialists

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Physicians in a non primary care specialties dealing with particular diseases of organ systems

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Hospitalists

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specialty is organized around the site of care, the hospital.
Manage care of hospitalized patients

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Public Sector

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such as fed government agencies, public health clinics, community and migrant health centers, schools and prisons

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Aggregate Physician Oversupply

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Surplus of physicians lead to unnecessary increases in health care expenditures.

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Maldistribution

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refers to either a surplus of physicians or a shortage of the type of physicians needed to maintain the health status of a given pop. at an optimal level

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Geographic Maldistribution

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Physicians often choose to concentrate in metropolitan/suburban areas other than inner city or rural areas
Provider surpluses in the the popular areas/shortages in not as much pop.

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Specialty Maldistribution

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ingrained in US Health Care system b/c
1. medical technology
2. reimbursement methods and remuneration
3. specialty oriented medical education

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Dentists

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major providers of dental car

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Orthodonics

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straighten teeth

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Oral and Maxillofacial surgery

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operating on the mouth and jaws

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Pediatric Dentistry

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dental care for children

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Periodontics

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treating gums

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Prosthodontics

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making artificial teeth/dentures

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Endodonthics

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root canal therapy

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public health dentistry

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community dental health

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oral pathology

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diseases of the mouth

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Employer sponsored dental insurance

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caused an increased demand for dental care b/c it enabled a greater segment of the pop. to afford it

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Pharmacists

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dispense medicines prescribed by physicians, dentists and podiatrists and to provide consultation on the proper selection and use of medicines.

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Pharmacists (generalists)

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dispensing drugs and advising providers and patients

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Pharmacotherapists

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specialize in drug therapy and work closely with physicians

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Nutrition-support pharmacits

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determine and prepare drugs needed for nutritional therapy

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Radiopharmacists or nuclear pharmacists

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produce radioactive drugs used for patient diagnosis and therapy

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Pharmaceutical care

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educating and counseling role of pharmacists

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Optometrists

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provide vision care such as examinations, diagnosis and correction of vision problems

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Psychologists

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provide patients with mental health care

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Podiatrists

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treat patients with diseases or deformities of the feet, by performing surgical operations, prescribing medications and corrective devices, and administering physiotherapy

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Chiropractors

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provide treatment to patients through chiropractic manipulation, physiotherapy, and dietary counseling

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Nurses

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the major caregivers of sick and injured patients, addressing their physical, mental and emotional needs

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Head Nurses

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act as supervisors of other nurses eg: RNs supervises LPNs

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APNs

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direct care givers, perform other professional activities such as consulting with health care professionals, educating patients and other nurses exc..

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non physician practitioner

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(NPP) refer to clinical professionals who practice in many of the areas in which physicians practice but who do not have an MD or a DO degree

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PAs

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Part of the health care team who work in a dependent relationship with a supervising physician to provide comprehensive care

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NPs

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to promote wellness and good health through patient education

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CNMs

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RNs with additional training from a nurse mid-wivery program

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Allied health professionals

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someone who has received a certificate: associates, bachelors, or master degree, doctorate level, in a science related to healthcare and has responsibility for the delivery of health or related services

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Technicians/Assistants

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trained to perform procedures

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Technologists/Therapists

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Evaluate patients, diagnose problems, develop treatment plans

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Dieticians or Nutritionists and dietetic technicians

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ensure the institutional foods and diets are prepared in accordance with acceptable nutritional standards

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Dispensing opticians

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fit eye glasses and contact lenses

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Speech-language pathologists

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treat patients with speech/language problems whereas

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Audiologists

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treat patients with hearing problems

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Social Workers

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help patients/families cope with problems resulting from long term illness, injury and rehab

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Public Health Professionals

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focus on the community as a whole, rather than treating one individual, deal with issues such as access to health care, disease control, environmental issues and violence and injury issues

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Top Level Admin

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responsible for operational, clinical and financial outcomes of the entire organization-with grad degree

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Mid Level Admin

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involve major planning and coordinating functions, organizing human and physical resources, direction and supervision of other employees and operational and financial controls and decision making- with grad degree

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Entry Level Admin

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oversee and assist with operations critical to efficient operation of a departmental until
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