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What is ambulatory care?
What is capitation?
A set payment provided by managed care insurance per patient per month, regardless of the amount of service that the patient receives.
What is curative treatment?
Treatment that cures disease.
What does empirical mean?
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What is a formulary?
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What does holistic mean in medicine?
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What is managed care?
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What does palliative mean?
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What is residency in medical training?
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What is symptomatic treatment?
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What is utilization review?
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What school of medicine emphasizes the interrelationship of the muscles and bones?
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What type of personnel is a paramedic?
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What does CMA stand for?
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What branch of medicine deals with female diseases and health maintenance?
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What is podiatry?
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What is chiropractic?
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What is acupuncture?
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What is a patient referred to as if they have not been admitted to a healthcare facility?
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What is the World Health Organization's definition of health?
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What three trends in modern medicine have increased the importance of ambulatory care?
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What is Fee-for-Service Insurance?
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List three government insurance plans that started in the 1960s.
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What is the purpose of HMO (Health Maintenance Organization)?
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How do managed care plans reduce the cost of prescription medications?
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What type of health care encourages regular checkups and immunizations?
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What is utilization review?
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What are the six steps of an ordinary patient visit to a medical office?
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Identify six health professionals besides physicians and Medical Assistants (MA) who may work in a medical office.
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How are physicians educated?
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What examination must a physician pass to obtain a state license?
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How does a physician become board certified?
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Describe the education and training of a Physician Assistant (PA) and Nurse Practitioner (NP).
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What is an important part of effective teamwork for medical assistants?
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Identify the major areas of a typical medical office and their function.
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What is the focus of podiatry?
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What does chiropractic focus on?
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Study Notes
Key Terms in Healthcare
- Ambulatory Care: Outpatient medical care where patients attend the facility and return home the same day.
- Capitation: Fixed monthly payment from managed care insurance for each patient, regardless of services provided.
- Curative Treatment: Treatments designed to cure or eliminate diseases.
- Empirical: Knowledge gained through observation or experiments, essential for scientific validation.
- Formulary: An approved list of prescription medications covered by a managed care insurance provider.
- Holistic: An approach in medicine that considers the whole person, including multiple aspects of a patient's health.
- Managed Care: A healthcare delivery system aimed at controlling costs while providing care.
- Palliative Care: Treatment aimed at alleviating symptoms and providing relief rather than curing the underlying condition.
- Residency: A period of training for doctors that follows medical school and provides hands-on experience in a medical setting.
- Symptomatic Treatment: Therapy focused on relieving symptoms without addressing the underlying condition.
- Utilization Review: Evaluation of medical services to determine their necessity, appropriateness, and quality.
- Osteopathy: A medical discipline emphasizing the relationships among bones, muscles, and overall health, often involving manipulative treatment.
- Paramedic: Emergency medical service personnel trained to provide critical care in emergencies.
- CMA (Certified Medical Assistant): Professionals performing both administrative and clinical tasks in ambulatory care settings.
- Gynecology: Medical field focused on the health and diseases of females.
- Podiatry: Medical specialty concerning the diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle issues.
- Chiropractic: A practice focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders through spinal adjustments.
Healthcare Systems and Insurance
- Medicaid: Government insurance initiated for low-income children, now expanded to cover low-income individuals generally.
- Medicare: Insurance for the elderly, disabled, and those with end-stage renal disease.
- CHAMPUS: Health coverage for families of military personnel, including some outpatient services.
- HMO (Health Maintenance Organization): Aimed at reducing medical costs, emphasizes preventative care and requires justification for hospital stays.
Healthcare Practices and Education
- Routine Care: Encourages regular health checkups, immunizations, and child healthcare visits to promote preventive health.
- U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE): Physicians must pass this examination in three parts to obtain a state medical license.
- Board Certification: Additional examination required for physicians to achieve certification in a medical specialty.
- Physician Assistant (PA) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) Education: PAs require 2 years of college and 2 years of PA study, followed by a national certification exam.
- Effective Teamwork: Vital for medical assistants to maintain clear communication with all medical office staff.
Patient Care Process
- Typical Patient Visit Steps: Checking in at the front desk, consultation with the physician, diagnostic testing, diagnosis or treatment plan, scheduling follow-ups, and providing follow-up instructions.
Specialties in Healthcare
- Internal Medicine: Focused on adult health issues.
- Pediatrics: Addresses health concerns for infants, children, and adolescents.
- Family Medicine: Offers comprehensive health care for all ages.
- Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN): Specialized in female health care, including pregnancy and childbirth.
- Spinal Manipulation: A chiropractic technique targeting musculoskeletal disorders.
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Test your knowledge of key terms in the healthcare system with these flashcards from MA Chapter 1. This quiz covers essential concepts such as ambulatory care, capitation, and curative treatment. Ideal for students and professionals looking to reinforce their understanding of medical care terminology.