process of heating substances , such as milk or cheese, to a certain temperature in order to destroy bacteria.
Morbidity rate
number of sick persons or cases of a disease within a certain population
Microorganism
minute living organisms such as bacteria, virus, protozoa, and fungus that are not visible to the human eye without a microscope.
Chemotherapy
use of chemicals, including drugs to treat or control infections and diseases.
Autopsy
an examination of organs and tissues in a deceased body to determine the cause of death
Immunology
study of immunity-restistance to or protection from disease
Homeopathy
Treatment and prevention of disease based on teh premise that large doses of drugs which cause symptoms in healthy people will cure the sam symptoms when given in small doses.
Anesthesiologist
medical specialist that administers both local and general drugs to induce a complete or partial loss of feeling (anesthia) during a surgical procedure.
Pathology
study of the nature and cause of disease
Mortality rate
death rate; the ratio of the number of deaths in a given population
Psychiarty
the diagnosis and treatment of patients with mental, behavioral, or emotional disorders
Dermatology
treatment of injuries, growths, and infections relating to the skin, hair, and nails
CEU's
continuing education units
credits awarded for additional course work beyond certification in order to remain current in one's field or for recertification
AAMA
American Association of Medical Assistants
Professional association for medical assistants that oversees program accreditation, graduate certification, and provides a forum for issues of concern to the physician
AMA
American Medical Association
Professional assciation for physicians which maintains directories of all qualified physicans, evaluates prescription and non-prescription durgs, advises congressional and state legislatures regarding proposed health care laws, and publishes a variety of scientific journals.
cardiovascular
heart and blood vesels
hematology
blood and blood forming organs
geriatric
care of disease and order of the elderly
Nephrology
care of disorders and diseases of kidneys
Neurosurgery
surgery of nervous system (such as nerves, the brain, or spinal cord.)
Oncology
study of cancer and cancer related tumors
Ophthalmologist
Physician who specializes in the study of the structure, function, and diseases of the eye
radiology
study of tissue and organs that is based on x-ray visualization
orthopedist
specializes in the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention and correction of disorders of the musculosketal system
Triage
sorting of patients (as in an ER) according to the urgency of their need for care.
Who is considered the "Father of Medicine"?
Hippocrates
Who was the first woman doctor in U.S.?
Elizabeth Blackwell
Who is the founder of modern nursing and established the first nursing school in London?
Florence Nightingale
Who is the founder of the American Red Cross?
Clara Barton
Who discovered radium?
Marie Curie
Who introduced antiseptic system?
Joseph Lister
How many physicians are in the U.S.?
600,000
True or False. The American Red Cross is the symbol for medicine.
False. The correct symbol is called the caducus
What does AAMA stand for?
American Association of Medical Assistants
what is the DACUM?
Identifies area of practice and the comptencies required for the occupation of medical asst.
what is Integrity?
Do what is expected when expected.
Honesty, punctual, dependable, dedicated to high standards
What is empathy?
Understanding of pain or distress
patience, sense of humor, ability to work with sick
What is discretion?
Use of good judgement
Health maintenance organization (HMO)
An organization established to provide comprehensive health care to an enrolled group of people at a fixed rate.
managed care organization (MCO)
An organization that acts as a "gatekeeper," such as the insurance company, to approve all non-emergency services, hospitialization, or tests before they can be provided.
