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2.1.1 PLTW Intro to biomedical science (1)
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2.1.1 PLTW Intro to biomedical scienceChronic - ANS-Persisting, long lasting illness
Medical Student - ANS-person who studies to be a physician
Medical Assistant - ANS-an unlicensed caregiver who works primarily in doctors' offices and
clinics.
Nurse - ANS-Licensed healthcare professional who is skilled in promoting, and maintaining
health.
Medical Technician - ANS-Uses sophisticated medical equipment, and has different
responsibilities
Patient Liason - ANS-Works with patients, and families to address needs, and concerns.
non physician practitioners - ANS-A healthcare provider who practices in collaboration, or under
the supervision of a physician.
Primary Care Physician - ANS-A specialist physician trained to work on the front lines of the
healthcare system, and care for any health problems that a patient might have.
pediatrician - ANS-physician specializing in the treatment of babies and children
medical history - ANS-complete and comprehensive information about your immunizations and
any health problems you have had to date. it also includes habits, and family health
chief complaint - ANS-The patient's description of what they feel is their main health problem.
physical signs - ANS-Pieces of evidence that indicate an illness that can be observed externally,
such as a rash, coughing, or elevated temperature.
symptoms - ANS-Any subjective evidence of disease a patient perceives, such as aches,
nausea, or fatigue. Symptoms allow the health care provider to narrow down the possible
conditions that may be affecting the patient and then run tests to make a diagnosis
Diagnosis - ANS-The process of determining which disease or condition explains a person's
symptoms and signs.
Current history - ANS-Patient's chief complaint and any other current health issues, symptoms,
and any treatments or tests the patient has recently had or is scheduled to have related to these
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