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The study of how disease affects normal body processes
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Pathophysiology
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Primary Responsibilities
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- Preparation
- Response - Scene size-up - Patient assessment - Treatment and management - Disposition and transfer - Documentation - Clean-up, maintenance, and review |
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The force or forces that caused an injury
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Mechanism of injury (MOI)
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A patient's general medical condition or complaint
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Nature of illness (NOI)
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Basic health care provided at the patient's first contact with the health care system
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Primary care
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Additional Responsibilities
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- Community involvement
- Support for primary care - Citizen involvement -Personal and professional development |
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Term used to describe members of ancillary health care professions, apart from physicians and nurses, such as paramedics, respiratory therapists, and physical therapists
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Allied health professions
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Professional Attributes
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- Leadership
- Integrity - Empathy - Self-motivation - Professional appearance and hygiene - Self-confidence - Communication skills - Time-management skills - Diplomacy in teamwork - Respect - Patient advocacy - Careful delivery of service |
