Chapter 2 Healthcare And The Healthcare Team

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Healthcare trends

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▪Technology

• the advancement of technology has affected all aspects of our life.

(EX.) Electronic health records(EHR) allows all of a patients data to be accessible in one location.

▪Preventive care and wellness

• the idea of wellness includes fitness. The link between exercise, diet, and good health is strong.

▪Aging population

• because older adults require more healthcare services, medical assistants will most likely work with these patients.

▪Ambulatory care

• many procedures from diagnosis to treatment are done on an outpatient basis. Outpatient care is also known as ambulatory care.

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Longterm care

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Provides care to people who need nursing

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Hospice care

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Usually offered only to patients who are thought to have fewer than 6 months to live.

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What are two Trends in healthcare and how might they affect your practice as a medical assistant?

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•Technology- medical assistants must have a working knowledge of computers and electronic equipment.

•Preventive care and wellness- medical assistance must be able to guide patients to better practices.

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Medical specialties

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•Approximately 24 major medical specialties exist.

•Driven by advances and diagnosing and treating various diseases.

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ABMS

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American Board of Medical Specialties

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Family practice

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Family practitioners are medical doctors (MD) or doctors of osteopathy (DO) who are generalists and treat all types of illnesses and ages of patients.

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Allergy

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An allergist diagnoses and treats physical reactions to substances such as mold, dust, fur, and pollen from plants or flowers.

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Anesthesiology

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Anesthesiologist use medications that causes patients to lose sensation or feeling before, during, and after surgery.

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Bariatrics

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Deals with the medical and surgical treatment of obesity

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Cardiology

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Cardiologists diagnose and treat cardiovascular diseases (diseases of the heart and blood vessels)

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Dermatology

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Dermatologists diagnose and treat diseases of the skin, hair, and nails.

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Osteopathy

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Doctor of osteopathy (DO)

Osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) - is a system of Hands-On techniques that help relieve pain, restore motion, support the body's natural functions, and influence the body structure.

Doctors of osteopathy pratice a WHOLE - PERSON approach to Health Care.

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Emergency medicine

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Diagnose and treat patients with conditions resulting from an unexpected medical crisis or accident.

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Endocrinology

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▪An endocrinologist diagnoses and treats disorders of the endocrine system.

▪An example of a disorder treated by an endocrinologist is hypothyroidism in which a patient has a lower than normal amounts of thyroid hormone.

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Gastroenterology

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▪Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.

▪These disorders include problems related to the functioning of the stomach, intestines, and associated organs.

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Gerontology

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Gerontologists study the aging process.

They diagnose and treat problems and diseases affecting older adults.

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Gynecology

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Gynecologist diagnose and treats diseases of the female reproductive system.

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Internal Medicine

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Internists specialize in diagnosing and treating problems related to the internal organs.

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Nephrology

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Nephrologists study, diagnose, and manage diseases of the kidney.

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Neurology

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Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders and diseases of the nervous system such as strokes.

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Nuclear medicine

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▪Nuclear medicine and Radiology use radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

▪Radiology beams radiation through the body from an outside source whereas nuclear medicine introduces a small amount of radioactive substance into the body and forms an image by detecting radiation as it leaves the body.

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Obstetrics

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Obstetrics involves the study of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and (the period following labor) postpartum.

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Oncology

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Oncologists diagnose and treat patients with cancer.

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Opthamology

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Opthamologists diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye.

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Orthopedics

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Orthopedist diagnose and treats diseases and disorders of the muscles and bones.

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Otorhinolaryngology

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▪Otorhinolaryngologists diagnoses and treats ear, nose, and throat disorders.

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Pathology

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▪Pathologist study disease.

▪The pathologists study the changes a disease produces in the cells, fluids, tissues and processes of the entire body.

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Pediatrics

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Pediatricians diagnose and treat childhood diseases and teaches parents skills to keep their children healthy.

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Physical Medicine

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Physical Medicine Specialists diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders with physical therapy.

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Podiatry

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Podiatrists study and treats disorders of the foot.

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Plastic surgery

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Plastic surgeons performs the reconstruction, correction or improvements of body structures.

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Proctology

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Proctologists diagnose and treat disorders of the anus, rectum, and intestines.

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Radiology

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Radiologists use X-rays and radioactive substances to diagnose and treat diseases.

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Sports Medicine

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Interdisciplinary subspecialty medicine dealing with treatment and preventative care of athletes.

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Surgery

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Surgeons use hands and instruments to diagnose, correct, and treat injuries and diseases.

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Urology

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Urologists diagnose and treat diseases of the kidneys, bladder, and urinary system.

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Name the medical specialists who would be involved in the care of a 6 month old infant with massive burns over 30% of the body and indicate how each specialist would contribute to the care for this situation.

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•Pediatrician because of the age of the infant.

•Plastic surgeon to perform skin grafting.

•Dermatologist for skin, hair, and nail repair.

•Emergency medicine for treatment during medical crises.

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Acupuncturist

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Treats pain or discomfort by inserting then, hollow needles under the skin to balance the opposing forces of Yin and Yang.

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Chiropractor

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Treats disorders without drugs or surgery by making adjustments to realign the vertebrae and restore function of spinal nerves.

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Electroencephalographic (EEG) Technologist/Technician

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Electroencephalography is the study and recording of the brain's electrical activity.

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Massage therapist

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One of the oldest methods of promoting healing.

Uses pressure, kneading, stroking, vibration, and tapping.

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Occupational therapist

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●Helps patients attain maximum physical and mental health.

•Works with patients who have physical injuries or illnesses.

•Psychological or developmental problems.

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Pharmacist

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Dispenses medications and health supplies.

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Physical therapist

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Uses Physical Therapy programs to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.

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Radiologic technology includes

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Radiographic technologist

Radiographer Radiographic technologist Radiation therapy technologist

Radiation therapy technologist

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Registered dietitian

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▪Assists patients and family to make healthful food choices.

▪Assists ill patients with nutritional needs.

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Respiratory therapist

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Evaluates, treats, and cares for patients with respiratory problems like asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, and bronchitis.

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Nursing Aide / Assistant

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Direct Care of patients under the supervision of the nursing staff.

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Registered nurse

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Responsible for planning, giving, and supervising bedside care.

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Nurse practitioner

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-An RN that functions in expanded nursing role.

-Emphasizes preventative health care.

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Physician assistant

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Practices medicine under the laws of the state and supervision of a physician.

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Speech / language pathologist

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•Treats communication disorders.

•Evaluates, diagnosis, and counsel patience.

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List at least three administrative specialty and 3 clinical specialty careers.

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•Administrative

▪Compliance officer

▪Medical transcriptionist

▪Medical coder

•Clinical

▪Dental assistant

▪EMT

▪Phlebotomist

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ACP

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American College of Physicians

Society of internists dedicated to providing education and information resources to the entire field of internal medicine and it's subspecialties

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AHA

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▪American Hospital Association

-Largest network of institutional health care providers

-Supports and promotes the interest of hospitals and Healthcare organizations.

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TJC

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-The Joint Commission

•Non-profit organization

•Goal is to maintain and elevate the standards of healthcare delivery

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CEJA

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•Council of ethical and judicial affairs

▪Develops ethics policy for the AMA

▪Addresses timely ethical issues

▪Maintains and updates the AMA code of ethics

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Allergy

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Allergists diagnose and treat physical reactions to substances such as mold, dust, fur, and pollen from plants or flowers.

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Anesthesiology

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Anesthesiologist use medications that alter sensation and feelings before, during, and after surgery.

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Bariatrics

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Specialty of medicine that deals with the (medical and surgical treatment of obesity)

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Cardiology

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Cardiologists diagnose and treat cardiovascular diseases (diseases of the heart and blood vessels).