H.s. Definitions - 2

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FACILITIES

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PLACES DESIGNED OR BUILT TO SERVE A SPECIAL FUNCTION (E.G), HOSPITAL, CLINIC, DOCTOR'S OFFICE).

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DIAGNOSTIC

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PERTAINING TO THE DETERMINATION OF THE NATURE OF A DISEASE OR INJURY BY EXAMINING (E.G., USING X-RAY AND LABORATORY TESTS)

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SURGICAL

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REPAIRING OR REMOVING A BODY PART BY CUTTING

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CHRONIC

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CONTINUING OVER MANY YEARS AND FOR A LONG TIME (E.G., CHRONIC ILLLNESS)

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PSYCHIATRIC

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PERTAINING TO THE MIND

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GERIATRIC

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A BRANCH OF MEDICINE THAT DEALLS WITH THE PROBLEMS AND DISEASES OF OLD AGE AND AGING PEOPLE

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CONVALESCENCE

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THE GRADUAL RCOVERY OF HEALTH AND STRENGTH AFTER ILLNESS

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AMBULATORY

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SERVING PATIENTS WHO ARE ABLE TO WALK

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SPECIALTIES

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FIELDS OF STUDY OR PROFESSIONAL WORK (E.G., PEDIATRICS, ORTHOPEDICS, OBSTETRICS).

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OUTPATIENTS

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PATIENTS/CLIENTSWHO DO NOT REQUIRE HOSPITALIZATION BUT ARE UNDER THE CARE OF A PHYSICIAN'S CARE.

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

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HELPS TO GIVE PEOPLE SKILLS FOR THE JOB OF LIVING SATISFYING LIVES, SUCH AS DEALING WITH JOB-RELATED INJURIES.

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RECREATIONAL THERAPY

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USES PLAY, RECREATION, AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE PHYSICAL COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL FUNCTIONING; THE PRIMARY GOAL IST TO DEVELOPE LIFETIME LEISURE SKILLS.

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HYDROTHERAPY

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TREATMENT THAT USES WATER THERAPY FOR DISEASE OR INJURY

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PROSTHETICS

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ARTIFICIAL PARTS MADE FOR THE BODY (E.G., TEETH, FEET, LEGS, ARMS, HANDS, EYES, BREASTS).

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IMMUNIZATIONS

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SUBSTANCES GIVEN TO MAKE DISEASE ORGANISMS HARMLESS TO THE PATIENT; MAY BE GIVEN ORALLY OR BY INJECTION (E.G., TETANUS, POLIO)

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REHABILITATION

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PROCESS THAT HELPS PEOPLE WHO HAVE BHEEN DISABLED BY SICKNESS OR INJURY TO RECOVER AS MANY OF THEIR ORIGINAL ABILITIES FOR ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING AS POSSIBLE

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CUMMUNICABLE

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CAPABLE OF PASSING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ONE PERSON OR THING TO ANOTHER

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MATERNAL

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RELATING TO THE MOTHER OR FROM THE MOTHER

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LICENSING

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GIVING AN AGENCY OR PERSON PERMISSION TO CARRY ON CERTAIN ACTIVITIES AND TELLING WHAT THEY MAY NOT DO AS WELL AS WHAT THEY ARE AUTHORIZED TO DO

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ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION

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METHODS USED TO KEEP THE EVNIRONMENT CLEAN AND TO PROMOTE HEALTH

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PODIATRY

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THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF FOOT DISORDERS

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HYPERTENSION

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ELEVATION OF THE BLOOD PRESSURE

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ENDOWMENTS

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GIFTS OF PROPERTY OR MONEY GIVEN TO A GROUP OR ORGANIZATION

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REFER

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TO SEND TO

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AUDIOLOGY

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THE STUDY OF HEARING DISORDERS

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OBSTETRICS

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THE BRANCH OF MEDICAL SCIENCE CONCERNED WITH CILDBIRTH

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ORTHOPEDICS

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THE MEDICAL SPECIALTY CONCERNED WITH CORRECTING PROBLEMS WITH THE SKELETAL SYSTEM

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CHIROPRACTIC

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THE METHOD OF ADJUSTING THE SEGMENTS OF THE SPINAL COLUMN

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UROLOGY

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THE STUDY OF THE URINE AND URINARY ORGANS IN HEALTH AND DISEASE

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TREND

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GENERAL DIRECTION OR MOVEMENT

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MANAGED CARE

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A HEALTH CARE PLAN OR SYSTEM THAT SEEKS TO CONTROL MEDICAL COSTS BY CONTRACTING WITH A NETWORK OF PROVIDERS AND BY REQUIRING PREAUTHORIZATION FOR VISITS TO SPECIALISTS

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RADIOLOGY

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THE SCIENCE DEALING WITH X-RAYS OR NUCLEAR RADIATION

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THERAPEUTIC

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PERTAINING TO THE TREATMENT OF DISEASE OR INJURY (E.G., PHYSICAL THERAPY, RADIOLOGY, DIET, NURSING)

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LAWSUITS

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A LEGAL ACTION STARTED BY ONE PERSON AGAINST ANOTHER BASED ON A COMPLAINT THAT THE PERSON FAILED TO PERFORM A LEGAL DUTY

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SYSTEMS

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COORDINATED BODIES OF METHOS OR PLANS OF PROCEDURE

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LEGISLATION

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A LAW OR BODY OF LAWS

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BULK

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A GREATER AMOUNT

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INTERVENTION

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THE ACT OF INTERFERING TO MODIFY AN OUTCOME

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CO-PAYMENT

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A SET AMOUNT THE SUBSCRIBER PAYS FOR EACH MEDICAL SERVICE

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DEDUCTIBLE

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AN AMOUNT THE SUBSCRIBER MUST PAY BEFORE THE INSURANCE BEGINS TO PAY

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CO-INSURANCE

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A PERCENTAGE THE SUBSCRIBER IS REQUIRED TO PAY OF EVERY MEDICAL BILL

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BENEFITS

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PAYMENT AND ASSISTANCE BASED ON AN AGREEMENT

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ELIGIBILITY

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THE QUALITY OR STATE OF BEING QUALIFIED

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PREVENTATIVE

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INTENDED TO KEEP FROM HAPPENING

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PREMIUM

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THE PERIODIC PAYMENT TO mEDICARE, AN INSURANCE COMPANY, OR A HEALTH CARE PLAN FOR HEALTH CARE OR PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE

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COMPENSATION

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PAYMENT

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AMBULATORY CARE FACILITIES: EXAMPLES

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PHYSICIAN AND DENTAL OFFICES, REHAB CENTERS, OUTPATIENT CARE, INDUSTRIAL HEALTH CARE CENTERS, SCHOOL HEALTH CENTERS, HMO'S, SENIOR DAY CARE

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SERVICE DEPARTMENTS

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THERAPEUTIC, DIAGNOSTIC, INFORMATIONAL, ENVIRONMENTAL