Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals
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Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals

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What term is more encompassing than 'doctor' or 'physician'?

  • Nurse
  • Physician assistant (PA)
  • Healthcare professional (HCP) (correct)
  • Resident

    • In the medical world, which term is often used more than 'association'?

  • Healthcare society
  • Society (correct)
  • Professional association
  • Medical association

    • What does 'patient outcome' usually refer to?

  • The end result of what HCPs do to help a patient (correct)
  • The overall experience of the patient during treatment
  • The general well-being of the patient
  • The relationship between patients and healthcare professionals

    • What is the more general term for everything HCPs do to help a patient?

    <p>Patient care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is sometimes used by societies to refer to their annual gatherings instead of 'annual meeting'?

    <p>Scientific session</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of CME (continuous medical education) credits?

    <p>To maintain the license of healthcare professionals by earning a certain amount of credits annually</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization is responsible for accrediting the issuance of CME credits in the USA?

    <p>Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mission of medical societies like American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)?

    <p>To advance patient care through education and gather healthcare professionals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How frequently do healthcare professionals need to earn CME credits in many states in the USA?

    <p>Biennially (every 2 years)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core business of organizations like HMP Global in relation to CME credits?

    <p>Organizing medical conferences and attaching CME credits to them</p> Signup and view all the answers

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