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What is a Business Letter?

  • A personal email
  • A postcard
  • A letter between friends
  • A letter from one company to another or between organizations and customers (correct)

What are Career Assessments?

Tools designed to help individuals understand how personal attributes impact career success.

What does Clinical Information include?

Patient information provided by the doctor who removed the tissue sample.

What does it mean to be Competent?

<p>Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Dictation?

<p>The action of saying words aloud to be typed, written down, or recorded.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Family Medical History consist of?

<p>Information about disorders from which the patient's direct blood relatives have suffered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Health Informatics?

<p>The acquisition, storage, retrieval, and use of healthcare information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Health Information Management involve?

<p>The collection, analysis, storage, and protection of the quality of patient health information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Health Information Technology?

<p>Information technology applied to health and healthcare.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Indispensable mean?

<p>Absolutely necessary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is included in Medical History?

<p>The patient's past and present health information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Memorandum?

<p>A written message, especially in business or diplomacy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Personal Identifying Information?

<p>Information that can identify an individual when used alone or with other data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Resume?

<p>A brief summary of one’s education, work experience, or qualifications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Telemedicine?

<p>The remote diagnosis and treatment of patients using telecommunications technology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a Transcriptionist do?

<p>Provides written or printed representation of spoken words.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Career Portfolio?

<p>A written record of career planning and preparation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Confidentiality?

<p>The legally protected right of patients to have their information kept private.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Employability Skills?

<p>Skills related to choosing a career, acquiring and keeping a job, and advancing in a career.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Health Informatics Services?

<p>Methods and resources used to acquire, store, retrieve, and work with healthcare information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is HOSA-Future Health Professionals?

<p>A career and technical student organization for future healthcare workers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team?

<p>A group of professionals from different health science training backgrounds working toward a common goal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an Internship?

<p>Practical work or training experience that allows students to apply what they have learned.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Medical Coding?

<p>The act of assigning numbers to descriptions of diseases and treatments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Personal Traits?

<p>An individual's unique combination of qualities and characteristics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Professional Look?

<p>The standard of appearance expected of a qualified person in a work environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Technical skill in healthcare?

<p>The ability to perform tasks in a specific healthcare discipline or department.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Accreditation?

<p>Official recognition that an educational program meets minimum standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Alternative, Complementary, Integrative Therapies?

<p>Healthcare practices that minimize or avoid surgery and drugs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Aneurysms?

<p>Conditions characterized by weakened blood vessels that can burst.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an Antioxidant?

<p>A substance that promotes good health by reducing cell deterioration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Career Clusters?

<p>Groups of similar occupations that share basic knowledge and skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Career Ladder?

<p>A sequence of job positions from entry-level to higher responsibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Career Pathways?

<p>Smaller groups of specialized occupations within a career cluster.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Catheters?

<p>Tube-shaped medical devices used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Chronic refer to?

<p>Disease or condition that is long-lasting and potentially lifelong.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Colonoscopy?

<p>A screening test that examines the inner surface of the colon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Coronary relate to?

<p>The arteries that surround and supply the heart.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Credentials?

<p>Documents proving a person's qualifications for an occupation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Gene Therapy?

<p>Insertion of a new gene to replace an abnormal or defective gene.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Genomic Medicine?

<p>Personalized medical care based on a patient's unique genetic makeup.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Holistic Care?

<p>Therapies that treat the patient as a whole person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does In Vitro mean?

<p>A fertilization process that takes place outside the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Infusion?

<p>Injection of drugs or another solution directly into a vein.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Laparoscopic refer to?

<p>Operations that use tubes with cameras and require small incisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Mammogram?

<p>X-rays that test for breast cancer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Metabolize mean?

<p>To process a substance through metabolism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Molecular Imaging?

<p>A technique providing detailed pictures inside the body at the molecular level.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Nanotechnology?

<p>A field manipulating individual atoms and molecules to create tiny devices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are National Health Science Standards?

<p>Standards describing skills workers need to succeed in healthcare careers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Outpatient Procedures?

<p>Surgeries that allow patients to leave the hospital shortly after completion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Pacemakers?

<p>Devices used to regulate heartbeats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Post-Secondary Education?

<p>Education past high school obtained at various institutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Regenerative Medicine?

<p>Medical care creating living tissue to replace lost tissue or organ functions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Stent?

<p>A tubular support used to keep blood vessels open.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Telesurgery?

<p>A surgical technique combining telecom communication with robotic equipment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Western Medicine?

<p>The most common form of medical care in the U.S.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Business Letter

Formal communication between companies and clients, used for professional correspondence.

Career Assessment

Tools that evaluate personal attributes like values and skills to find a satisfying career.

Clinical Information

Documentation from medical professionals, like tissue analysis, that contains patient data.

Competent

Having the skills and knowledge necessary to perform tasks effectively in a health science setting.

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Dictation

The process of speaking information for transcribing, used frequently in medical records.

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Family Medical History

A record of health conditions affecting blood relatives that can impact a patient's health.

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Health Informatics

Using healthcare data to enhance patient care by improving the management and use of information.

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Health Information Management

Collecting and analyzing patient data to ensure accuracy and confidentiality.

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Health Information Technology

Use of IT systems in healthcare to improve management and secure data exchange.

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Indispensable

Elements or personnel that are absolutely essential in healthcare settings.

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Medical History

Detailed records of a patient's past and current health issues, valuable for ongoing care.

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Memorandum

A brief written message to inform or remind someone about important information.

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Personal Identifying Information

Data that can uniquely identify a person, important for privacy and security in healthcare.

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Resume

A concise summary outlining an individual's qualifications and experience, vital for job applications.

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Telemedicine

Remote healthcare delivery using telecommunication, improving access to medical advice and treatment.

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Transcriptionist

A professional role focused on converting audio information into written documents.

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Career Portfolio

A collection of documents showing career development, skills, and experiences.

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Confidentiality

Legal protection that protects patient information from being shared without consent.

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Employability Skills

Skills vital for acquiring a job, keeping it, and advancing in a health science career.

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Health Informatics Services

Methods and technology for managing healthcare and biomedical information systems.

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HOSA-Future Health Professionals

An organization that aims to develop future healthcare workers' leadership skills.

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Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team

Different professions working together to achieve patient care objectives, improving treatment outcomes.

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Internship

Practical training experience that allows students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings.

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Medical Coding

Assigning standardized codes to medical diagnoses and treatments for billing and record-keeping.

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Personal Traits

Unique characteristics and qualities that define an individual's personality in a professional setting.

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Professional Look

The expected appearance standard in a work environment, crucial for maintaining professionalism.

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Technical

Specific competencies related to performing tasks within a healthcare specialty.

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Accreditation

Validation from a recognized body that an educational program meets industry standards.

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Alternative, Complementary, Integrative Therapies

Non-traditional medical practices focusing on holistic approaches to health.

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Aneurysms

Medical conditions involving weakened blood vessels that may rupture, posing a risk to life.

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Antioxidant

Substances that promote health by preventing cellular damage, contributing to disease prevention.

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Career Clusters

Groups of related occupations sharing common skills, helping students explore career options.

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Career Ladder

A structured progression of job roles that increase in responsibility and qualification.

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Career Pathways

Specialized job roles within larger career clusters requiring distinct knowledge and skills.

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Catheters

Flexible tubes used in medical procedures for diagnostics or treatment delivery.

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Chronic

Describes long-lasting diseases or conditions that may require ongoing management.

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Colonoscopy

A diagnostic procedure for examining the colon's inner surface, crucial for cancer screening.

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Coronary

Relates to the blood vessels supplying the heart, crucial for cardiovascular health.

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Credentials

Documentation that validates a person's professional qualifications and expertise in healthcare.

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Gene Therapy

Innovative treatment involving the insertion of genes to correct genetic disorders.

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Genomic Medicine

Personalized healthcare using genetic information to tailor treatment and prevention strategies.

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Holistic Care

A patient-centered approach considering all aspects of well-being—physical, mental, social, and spiritual.

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In Vitro

Refers to processes occurring outside the body, like test-tube fertilization.

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Infusion

The administration of medication or fluids directly into a patient's bloodstream.

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Laparoscopic

Minimally invasive surgical technique using camera-assisted instruments for small incisions.

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Mammogram

X-ray imaging used to detect breast cancer early

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Metabolize

The biochemical process by which substances are converted into energy or waste.

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Molecular Imaging

Advanced imaging techniques revealing complex biological processes at the cellular level.

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Nanotechnology

Manipulation of matter at an atomic level, promising advancements in medical devices and therapies.

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National Health Science Standards

Guidelines outlining necessary skills for success in healthcare professions

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Outpatient Procedures

Surgeries performed on patients who can leave shortly after, improving efficiency in care.

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Pacemakers

Devices implanted to maintain regular heart rhythms, essential for patients with heart conditions.

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Post-Secondary Education

Educational opportunities available after high school to advance skills in healthcare professions.

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Regenerative Medicine

Innovative treatments focusing on repairing or replacing damaged tissues and organs.

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Stent

Medical device used to keep blood vessels open, aiding in healing and preventing blockages.

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Telesurgery

Remote surgical procedures utilizing technology to connect surgeons with patients from a distance.

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Western Medicine

Mainstream medical practices in the U.S., emphasizing pharmaceutical and surgical interventions.

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Study Notes

Health Science Terminology

  • Business Letters: Formal communication between companies or organizations and their clients, essential for professional correspondence.

  • Career Assessments: Tools for evaluating personal attributes such as values and skills, crucial for determining career satisfaction and success.

  • Clinical Information: Documentation detailing patient data from medical professionals, including tissue sample analysis.

  • Competent: Possessing the necessary skills and knowledge to perform tasks effectively in a health science context.

  • Dictation: The process of verbally expressing information to be transcribed, widely used in medical record-keeping.

  • Family Medical History: A record of health conditions affecting blood relatives that can influence a patient's health risks.

  • Health Informatics: The effective management and utilization of healthcare data for improving patient care.

  • Health Information Management: Involves collecting and analyzing patient data to ensure its accuracy and confidentiality.

  • Health Information Technology: The application of IT systems in healthcare, enhancing management and secure data exchange.

  • Indispensable: Refers to elements or personnel that are absolutely critical in healthcare settings.

  • Medical History: Comprehensive records of a patient’s past and current health issues, valuable for ongoing care.

  • Memorandum: A written business communication providing important information or reminders.

  • Personal Identifying Information: Data that can uniquely identify an individual, crucial for privacy and security in healthcare.

  • Resume: A concise summary outlining an individual's qualifications and work experience, important for job applications.

  • Telemedicine: Remote healthcare delivery via telecommunication, improving access to medical advice and treatment.

  • Transcriptionist: A professional role focused on translating audio information into written documents.

  • Career Portfolio: A collection of documents showcasing career development, skills, and experiences.

  • Confidentiality: Legal protection ensuring that patient medical and personal information remains private.

  • Employability Skills: Competencies necessary for job acquisition, retention, and advancement in healthcare careers.

  • Health Informatics Services: Involves methods and technology for managing healthcare and biomedical information systems.

  • HOSA-Future Health Professionals: An organization aimed at developing leadership skills in future healthcare workers.

  • Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team: Diverse professionals collaborating toward patient care objectives, enhancing treatment outcomes.

  • Internship: Practical training experience that allows students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings.

  • Medical Coding: Assigning standardized codes to medical diagnoses and treatments for billing and record-keeping purposes.

  • Personal Traits: Unique characteristics and qualities that define an individual’s personality in a professional context.

  • Professional Look: The expected standard of appearance in a work environment, crucial for maintaining professionalism.

  • Technical: Specific competencies related to performing tasks within a healthcare specialty.

  • Accreditation: Validation from a recognized body that an educational program meets industry standards.

  • Alternative, Complementary, Integrative Therapies: Non-traditional medical practices focusing on holistic approaches to health.

  • Aneurysms: Medical conditions where blood vessels weaken and may rupture, potentially life-threatening.

  • Antioxidant: Substances that promote health by preventing cellular damage, contributing to disease prevention.

  • Career Clusters: Groups of related occupations sharing common skills, assisting students in career exploration.

  • Career Ladder: A structured progression of job roles advancing in responsibility and qualification.

  • Career Pathways: Specialized job roles within larger career clusters requiring distinct knowledge and skills.

  • Catheters: Flexible tubes used in medical procedures for diagnostic purposes or treatment delivery.

  • Chronic: Describes long-lasting diseases or conditions that may require ongoing management.

  • Colonoscopy: A diagnostic procedure for examining the colon's inner surface, important for cancer screening.

  • Coronary: Relates to the blood vessels supplying the heart, critical in cardiovascular health.

  • Credentials: Documentation that validates a person's professional qualifications and expertise in healthcare.

  • Gene Therapy: An innovative treatment involving the insertion of genes to correct genetic disorders.

  • Genomic Medicine: Personalized healthcare approach utilizing genetic information to tailor treatment and prevention strategies.

  • Holistic Care: A patient-centered approach considering all aspects of well-being—physical, mental, social, and spiritual.

  • In Vitro: Refers to processes occurring outside the body, such as test-tube fertilization.

  • Infusion: The administration of medication or fluids directly into a patient's bloodstream.

  • Laparoscopic: Minimally invasive surgical technique using camera-assisted instruments for small incisions.

  • Mammogram: X-ray imaging used to detect breast cancer early.

  • Metabolize: The biochemical process by which substances are converted into energy or waste.

  • Molecular Imaging: Advanced imaging techniques revealing complex biological processes at the cellular level.

  • Nanotechnology: Manipulation of matter at an atomic level, promising advancements in medical devices and therapies.

  • National Health Science Standards: Guidelines outlining necessary skills for success in healthcare professions.

  • Outpatient Procedures: Surgeries performed on patients who can leave shortly after, enhancing efficiency in care.

  • Pacemakers: Devices implanted to maintain regular heart rhythms, essential for patients with heart conditions.

  • Post-Secondary Education: Educational opportunities available after high school to advance skills in healthcare professions.

  • Regenerative Medicine: Innovative treatments focusing on repairing or replacing damaged tissues and organs.

  • Stent: Medical device used to keep blood vessels open, aiding in healing and preventing blockages.

  • Telesurgery: Remote surgical procedures utilizing technology to connect surgeons with patients from a distance.

  • Western Medicine: Mainstream medical practices in the U.S., emphasizing pharmaceutical and surgical interventions.

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