Dynamics of Health Care Rutgers
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a U.S. Government agency dedicated to the prevention and control of disease, injury and
disability
certification
a credential from a professional organization that shows that a health care worker meets
the requirements set by the certifying organization to demonstrate mastery of the job
CNA
a health care professional who performs simple, basic nursing functions such as ADLs,
works under the direction of an LPN, or RN
chest physiotherapy
,a variety of techniques used to eliminate secretions, re-expand lung tissue and promote efficient
use of respiratory muscles
civil law
a body of law, sometimes referred to as private law that focuses on issues between private
citizens such as medical malpractice
civil rights
the rights of personal liberty held by all US citizens and guaranteed by the 13th and
14th amendments to the Constitution and by acts of Congress
Clinical Decision Support System
a computerized expert system that provides administrative, clinical, cost control and
decision support for several activities in a health care institution.
clinical tasks
tasks that involve examining and helping treat patients co-
insurance
the percentage of the medical costs a patient may still have to pay once an insurance
plan's deductible has been met
,competence
the ability to perform specific functions accurately and in a timely
manner complementary therapies
treatment methods that typically promote healing through nutrition, exercise
or relaxation (sometimes called alternative medicine)
Computerized physican/provider order entry system
a computerized system that allows licensed Health care professionals to enter medical
orders, resulting in reduced errors
co-pay
a flat fee that many health insurance plans require patients to pay each time they receive
a health care service
culture
a shared system of beliefs, values and behavioral expectations that provide
social structure for daily living
, cytology
the study of the structure of cells
deductible
the money a person must pay before an insurance policy provides
benefits defamation of character
the act of harmint another person's reputation by making false or malicious
statements democratic leadership
a leadership style that promotes a sense of equality between the leader and other
participants by sharing decisions and activities among all members of the team.
dental assistant
a trained professional who assists a dentist and performs both clinical and
administrative work under a dentist's supervision
dental hygienist
a trained professional who work under a dentist's supervision and provides a wide range of
dental services focuses on preventing and treating tooth and gum disease. diagnostic
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