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Healthcare trends |
▪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 |
Provides care to people who need nursing |
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Hospice care |
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? |
•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 |
•Approximately 24 major medical specialties exist. •Driven by advances and diagnosing and treating various diseases. |
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ABMS |
American Board of Medical Specialties |
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Family practice |
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 |
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 |
Anesthesiologist use medications that causes patients to lose sensation or feeling before, during, and after surgery. |
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Bariatrics |
Deals with the medical and surgical treatment of obesity |
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Cardiology |
Cardiologists diagnose and treat cardiovascular diseases (diseases of the heart and blood vessels) |
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Dermatology |
Dermatologists diagnose and treat diseases of the skin, hair, and nails. |
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Osteopathy |
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 |
Diagnose and treat patients with conditions resulting from an unexpected medical crisis or accident. |
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Endocrinology |
▪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 |
▪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 |
Gerontologists study the aging process. They diagnose and treat problems and diseases affecting older adults. |
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Gynecology |
Gynecologist diagnose and treats diseases of the female reproductive system. |
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Internal Medicine |
Internists specialize in diagnosing and treating problems related to the internal organs. |
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Nephrology |
Nephrologists study, diagnose, and manage diseases of the kidney. |
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Neurology |
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders and diseases of the nervous system such as strokes. |
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Nuclear medicine |
▪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 |
Obstetrics involves the study of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and (the period following labor) postpartum. |
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Oncology |
Oncologists diagnose and treat patients with cancer. |
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Opthamology |
Opthamologists diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye. |
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Orthopedics |
Orthopedist diagnose and treats diseases and disorders of the muscles and bones. |
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Otorhinolaryngology |
▪Otorhinolaryngologists diagnoses and treats ear, nose, and throat disorders. |
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Pathology |
▪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 |
Pediatricians diagnose and treat childhood diseases and teaches parents skills to keep their children healthy. |
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Physical Medicine |
Physical Medicine Specialists diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders with physical therapy. |
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Podiatry |
Podiatrists study and treats disorders of the foot. |
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Plastic surgery |
Plastic surgeons performs the reconstruction, correction or improvements of body structures. |
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Proctology |
Proctologists diagnose and treat disorders of the anus, rectum, and intestines. |
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Radiology |
Radiologists use X-rays and radioactive substances to diagnose and treat diseases. |
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Sports Medicine |
Interdisciplinary subspecialty medicine dealing with treatment and preventative care of athletes. |
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Surgery |
Surgeons use hands and instruments to diagnose, correct, and treat injuries and diseases. |
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Urology |
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. |
•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 |
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 |
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 |
Electroencephalography is the study and recording of the brain's electrical activity. |
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Massage therapist |
One of the oldest methods of promoting healing. Uses pressure, kneading, stroking, vibration, and tapping. |
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Occupational therapist |
●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 |
Dispenses medications and health supplies. |
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Physical therapist |
Uses Physical Therapy programs to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability. |
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Radiologic technology includes |
Radiographic technologist Radiographer Radiographic technologist Radiation therapy technologist Radiation therapy technologist |
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Registered dietitian |
▪Assists patients and family to make healthful food choices. ▪Assists ill patients with nutritional needs. |
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Respiratory therapist |
Evaluates, treats, and cares for patients with respiratory problems like asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, and bronchitis. |
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Nursing Aide / Assistant |
Direct Care of patients under the supervision of the nursing staff. |
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Registered nurse |
Responsible for planning, giving, and supervising bedside care. |
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Nurse practitioner |
-An RN that functions in expanded nursing role. -Emphasizes preventative health care. |
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Physician assistant |
Practices medicine under the laws of the state and supervision of a physician. |
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Speech / language pathologist |
•Treats communication disorders. •Evaluates, diagnosis, and counsel patience. |
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List at least three administrative specialty and 3 clinical specialty careers. |
•Administrative ▪Compliance officer ▪Medical transcriptionist ▪Medical coder •Clinical ▪Dental assistant ▪EMT ▪Phlebotomist |
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ACP |
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 |
▪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 |
-The Joint Commission •Non-profit organization •Goal is to maintain and elevate the standards of healthcare delivery |
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CEJA |
•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 |
Allergists diagnose and treat physical reactions to substances such as mold, dust, fur, and pollen from plants or flowers. |
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Anesthesiology |
Anesthesiologist use medications that alter sensation and feelings before, during, and after surgery. |
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Bariatrics |
Specialty of medicine that deals with the (medical and surgical treatment of obesity) |
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Cardiology |
Cardiologists diagnose and treat cardiovascular diseases (diseases of the heart and blood vessels). |