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81 Cards in this Set
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audio
Ex audiology |
hearing evaluation & measurement
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bacteri/o
Ex: bacterilogy |
the study of bacteria
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bi/o
Ex: biology |
the study of living organisms
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cardi/o
Ex: cariology |
the heart & it's functions
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dermat/o
Ex: dermatology |
the diagnose & treatment of skin disease
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endocrin/o
Ex: endocrinology |
the endrocine system
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gastr/oenter/o
Ex: gastroenterology |
the stomach & instestine & their diseases
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gynec/o
Ex: gynecology |
the diseases of the genital tract in women
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hemat/o
Ex: hematology |
the morphology of blood & blood-forming tissues & their physiology & phathology
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neur/o
Ex: neurology |
the nervous system, both normal & diseased
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onc/o
Ex: oncology |
the study of tumors
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ophthalm/o
Ex: ophthalmology |
the eye
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path/o
Ex: pathology |
the essential nature of disease, esp. changes in body tissue & organs that cause or are caused by disease
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physi/o
Ex: physiology |
treating the functions of living organisms & its parts and physical & chemical factors & process involved
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phys
Ex: physiatry hint: notice the h after p |
physical restoritve, rehab & maintenance of the body structures NOT PSYCH ! ! !
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proct/o
Ex: proctology |
the disorders of the rectum & anus
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psych
Ex: psychiatry hint: ps not ph here |
the treatment and prevention of mental illness
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phych logy
Ex: phycology |
the mind & mental process; esp. in relation to human & animal behavior
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radi/o
Ex: radiology |
dealing with x-rays, radioactive substances, forms of radiant energy in diagnosis & treatment of disease
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ur/o
Ex: urology |
the urinary system in the ♂ & ♀
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phys
Ex: physician |
studies body function
practioner of medicine |
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esthesia
Ex: anesthesiologist |
doctor of anesthesiology
general: produces sleep regional: render area no pain |
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cardi/o
Ex: caroilogist |
diaganosis & treatment of heart disease
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derm/o (dermat/o)
Ex: dermatologist |
treatment of infections, growths, & injuries related to the skin
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endocrin/o
Ex: endocrinologist |
treatment of disorders of the glands of internal secretion
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gastr/oenter/o
Ex: gastroenterologist |
the stomach & instestine & their diesases
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gynec/o
Ex: gynecologist |
the disease of the genital tract in ♀
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hemat/o
Ex: hematologist |
the blood & blood forming tissues
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intern
Ex: internist |
the internal organs & the body & their function
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neur/o
Ex: neurologist |
the central nervous system
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onc/o
Ex: oncologist |
tumors
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opthalm/o
Ex: ophthalmologist |
prescribing treatment for defects, injuries, & diseases of the eye
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orth/o
Ex: orthopedist |
the restoration of the function of the skeleton system & associated structures
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ot/orhin/olaryng/o
Ex: otorhinolaryngologist |
ear nose throat
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path/o
Ex: pathologist hint: body tissue etc. changes when sick or dead |
the changes in body tissue & organs that cause or are caused by disease
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proct/o
Ex: proctologist |
the treatment of rectum & anus
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psych
Ex: psychiatrist |
the treatment of mental disorder
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radi/o
Ex: radiologist |
uses ex-rays & other radioactive substances for diagnoses purposes
note: NOT A Doctor but a RRT registered radiologist technologist |
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geriatric
Ex: geriatrician |
the disease of the elderly & aging
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obstetric
Ex: obstetrician |
pregnancy, labor, and puerperium (42 day period after childbirth and expulsion of placenta & membranes)
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pediatric
Ex: pediatrician |
treatment of children diseases
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practice
Ex: practitioner |
knows 6 practices in internal medicines:
obstetrics gynecoloy surgery psychiatry pediatrics community medicine Doctor can treat whole family & coordinate specialty care if needed |
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General Practioner (Doc. of Osteopathy)
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any bone disease per Tabers
specializes in surgical & physical manipulation for correcting body functions: the D.O. treats the patient as a holistic entity think similar to a chiroprator |
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Preventive Medicine practioner
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occupational medicine
public health general preventive medicine |
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Emergency Medicine practiner
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emergency room care
treats acute illness crisis situations |
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Choropractic
Ex: chiropractor |
the manipulation of the vertebral column
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Dentistry
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teeth & associated structures
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Endodonist
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dentist specializes in condition of the tooth pulp and root and periapical tissues
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oral surgeon
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dentist specializes in oral surgery
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othodonist
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dentist specializes in treatment of irregulatities of teeth, malocclusion, facial problems
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pedodontist
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dentist and children teeth
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prosthodontist
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dentist who constructs artifical appliances disigned to restore & maintain oral function
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dental hygienist
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person assists dentist at chairside
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dental technician
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specilty trained to prepare prosthetics, like dentures, crowns, bridges, & partials
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Registered Dietician
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specialist schooled in use of proper diet for promotion of health, preventivie disease, therapy for treatment of disease
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Dietetic Technician
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D.T.R.
accoicate degree science trained to work under guidence of a dietitian. Can plan meals & nutritional care for patients |
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Podiatrist D.M.P.
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deals w/ study & care of the foot
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Medical Assisting
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Medical assistant assists physician in examining & treating patients, routine & treating patients, routine lab testing, assigned clerical duties
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Medical Librarian
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M.L.A. skilled in providing books in current information to professional staff & personnel in medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmency, etc.
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Medical Record Administrator
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skilled in managing info systems that meet medical requirments, ethical, legal, compile stats, direct & controlling medical record staff
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Accredited Record Technician (ART)
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person who organizes handles & evaluates patient medical records
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Medical Technlogist or
Clinical Laboratory Scientist |
skilled in performing test in a lab to id & track disease
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Nursing R.N. or advanced practical nurse
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specialist, licensed to work directly w/ patients, adminstering treatments as ordered by the doctor
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Nurse Midwife or A.P.N. Advance practice nurse
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nurse w/ additional training who speicalizes in care of women throughout pregnancy, delivery, postpartum period
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Nurse Practioner
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R.N. who has completed additional training & certification. is able to offer patients personal attention & follow up care
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Public Health Nurse
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R.N. concerned w/ prevention of illness & care of the sick in a community setting rather than a health care facility
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Nursing, Practical LPN
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1 year program by a state recognized school & has taken & passed state licensing test, works under the superivison of the R.N.
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Physician Assistant
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professional trained in some medical procedures who preforms limited duties under physician guidance.
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Occupational Therapy
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O.T.R. schooled in rehab of fine motor skills who coordinates patient activities
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Optometry
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O.D.trained to examine the eyes & prescribe corrective lenses when there are irregularities in vision
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Pharmacy
Ex: Pharmacist R.Ph. |
one who prepares, sell, dispense drugs, compounds, and prescriptions
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Physical Therapy
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R.P.T.
skilled in techniques of physical therapy & qualified to administer treatment prescribed by a doctor |
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Psychology
Ex: Psyhologist pHD or MS |
has advanced degrees specialized in distrbed mental processes and abnormal behavior. Does not prescribe drugs
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Radiology
Ex: Radiology Technologist |
uses x-rays and radioactive isotopes in the diagnosis & treatment of diesase & works under the supervision of a radiologist
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Respiratory Therapy
Ex: Respiratory Therapist ARRT |
at least aas degree in respiratory therapy & assists patients to improve imparied respiratory functions under a physican's direction
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Social Work
Ex: Health Care Social Worker |
skilled in helping patients & families handle personal problems that result in long term illness or disability
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Psychiatric Social Worker
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maintans contact b/t patients w/ mental illness, their psychiatrist, families, and return to community life
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Veterinary Medicine
Ex: Veterinarian DVM |
trained & authorized to practice veterninary medicine & perform surgery on animals. May do research
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Social Work
Ex: Health Care Social Worker |
skilled in helping patients & families handle personal problems that result in long term illness or disability
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Psychiatric Social Worker
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maintan contact b/t patients w/ mental illness, their psychiatrist, families, and return to community life
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Veterinary Medicine
Ex: Veterinarian DVM |
doctor trained & authorized to practice veterninary medicine & perform surgery on animals. May do research
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