Kinn's The Administrative Medical Assistant # 7

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accreditation

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the process though which an organization is recognized for for adherence to a group of standards that meet or exceed the expectations of the accrediting agency.

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advent

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coming into being or use

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allopathic

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a term used to contrast homeopathic medicine with mainstream medicine; allopathic medicine supposedly is characterized by an effort to counteract the symptoms of a disease by administration of treatments that produce effects opposite to the symptoms.

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alternative medicine

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a variety of therapeutic or preventative healthcare practices that are alternatives to mainstream medicine, such as chiropractic, homeopathy, naturopathy, & herbal medicine.

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ambulatory

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able to walk about & not be bedridden.

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amenities

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things that contribute to comfort, enjoyment, or convenience.

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cardiac arrhythmias

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irregular heartbeats caused by a malfunction of the electrical systems of the heart.

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case management

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the process of assessing & planning patient care, including referral & follow up, to ensure continuity of care & quality management.

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chiropractic

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a medical discipline that focuses on the nervous systems and involves manual adjustments of the vertebral column to affect the nervous system, & thereby treat various disorders, as well as to promote patient welliness.

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cited

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quoted by way of example, authority or proof or mentioned formally in commendation or praise.

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contamination

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the process by which something is made impure, unclean,or unfit for use by the introduction of unwholesome or undesirable elements.

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credentialing

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the act of extending professional or medical privileges to an individual; the process of verifying & evaluating that person's credentials.

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dissection

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the separation into pieces & exposure of parts for scientific examination.

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encounter

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any contact between a healthcare provider & a patient that results in treatment or evaluation of the patients condition; it is not limited to in-person contact.

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fermentation

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an enzymatically controlled transformation of an organic compound.

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holistic

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related to or concerned with all of the systems of the body rather than breaking it down into parts.

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homeopathy

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a type of alternative medicine that attempts to stimulate the body to recover itself; a system of therapy based on the concept that disease can be treated with minute doses of drugs thought capable of producing the same symptoms in healthy people as the disease itself.

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hospice

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a concept of care that involves health professionals & volunteers who provide medical, psychological, & spiritual support to terminally ill patients & their loved ones.

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indicators

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an important point or groups of statistic values that when evaluated, indicated the quality of care provide in a healthcare facility.

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indicted

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charged with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury according to due process of law.

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indigent

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totally lacking in something of need.

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innate

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existing in, belonging to or determined by factors present in an individual since birth.

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innocuous

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having no effect adverse or otherwise; harmless

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mysticism

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the experience of seeming to have direct communication with God or ultimate reality.

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naturopathy

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an alternative to conventional medicine in which holistic methods are used, as well as herbs & natural supplements, with the belief that the body will heal itself. Naturopathic physicians currently can be licensed in 15 states, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Island.

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osteopathic

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a term describing the type of medicine that is based on the theory that disturbances in the musculoskeletal system affect other bodily parts, causing many disorders that can be corrected by various manipulative techniques in conjunction with conventional medical, surgical, pharmacologic & other therapeutic procedures.

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pandemic

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a condition in which most people in a country, a number of countries, or a geographic area are affected.

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peer review organizations (PROs)

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groups of medical reviewers contracted by the center for medicare & medicaid services (CMS) to ensure quality control & the medical necessity of services provided by facility.

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philanthropist

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an individual who makes an active effort to promote human welfare

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putrefaction

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decomposition of animal matter that results in a foul smell

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robotics

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technology dealing with the design, construction,& operation of robots in automation.

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staff privileges

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allowing a health care professional to practice within a specific facility.

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standards

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items or indicators used as a measure of quality or compliance with a statutory or accrediting body's policies & regulations.

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subluxations

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slight misalignment f the vertebrae or a partial dislocation

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telemedicine

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the use of telecommunications in the practice of medicine, in which great distance can exist between healthcare professionals, colleagues, patients, & students.

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teleradiology

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the use of telecommunications devices to enhance & improve the results of radiologic procedures.

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treatises

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systemic expositions or arguments in writing, including a methodic discussion of the facts and principles involved & the conclusions reached.

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triage

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Identification of the severity of patients' conditions & the allocation of treatment according to a system of priorities, which is designed to maximize the number of survivors & provide treatment for the sickest patients first.