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Chapters 1/2 Test Flashcards

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Hippocrates

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Created the Hippocratic Code
Father of Medicine

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Anton van Leeuwenhoek

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Built microscope
Discovered bacteria and other microscopic organisms
Father of Microbiology

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Rene Laennec

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Invented stethoscope
Father of Pulmonary Diseases

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Florence Nightingale

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Encouraged cleanliness for the wounded soldiers during war
Brought soldier death rate down 2/3
Founder of Modern Nursing

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Louis Pasteur

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Developed the Germ Theory
Developed some vaccines
Father of Microbiological Science

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Clara Barton

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Founder of the American Red Cross
Travelled all over the United States helping war victims and continued volunteering with ARC until the end of her life

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Francis Crick and James Watson

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Discovered the structure of DNA in 1953
First people to obtain an xray image of DNA

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Dr. Benjamin Carson

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First neurosurgeon to successfully seperate conjoined twins
Refined the art of hemispherectomy, a surgery for seizure victims

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3 reasons for high cost of healthcare:

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1) Technological advances
2) Aging population
3) Health related lawsuits

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3 types of cost containment:

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1) Outpatient services
2) Energy conservation
3) Diagnostic related groups (DRGs)

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Telemedicine

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The use of video, audio, and computer systems to provide medical/healthcare services

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4 types of hospitals:

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1) General hospitals
2) Specialty hospitals
3) Government hospitals
4) University/college hospitals

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Healthcare facility: Long Term Care

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To provide assistance and care for elderly patients or disabled patients who need 24 hour care

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Healthcare facility: Laboratories

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Perform special diagnostic tests such as blood/urine tests

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Healthcare facility: Home Health

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To provide care for patients in their homes

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Healthcare facility: Hospice Care

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To provide care for patients who are terminally ill
Requirements: Have a terminal illness and have a life expectancy (doctor diagnosis) of 6 months or less

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Heathcare facility: Dental Care

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General dental care for all ages or certain age groups

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Healthcare facility: Clinic or Satellite Center

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Composed of a group of medical or dental doctors who share a facility; examples: surgical clinics, outpatient clinics, medical center clinics

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Healthcare facility: Genetic Counseling Centers

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Genetic counselors do private screening tests, check for genetic abnormalities, and birth defects

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Healthcare facility: Health Maintenance Organizations

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Provides healthcare services directed towards preventative healthcare for a fixed or prepaid fee

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The US Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS)

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Deals with the health problems in the US and all health problems Americans face

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National Institute of Health (NIH) [USDHHS]

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Researches diseases and conducts scientific studies (DIVISION OF THE USDHHS)

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) [USDHHS]

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Concerned with the causes, spread, and control of diseases in populations (DIVISION OF USDHHS)

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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Responsible for regulating food and drug products sold to the public to protect them

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The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

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Works to improve the quality, service, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for Americans

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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Enforces standards that protect workers from job related inuries and illnesses

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State and Local Health Departments [USDHHS]

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Provide health services as directed by the USDHHS and provide specific services needed by the state or community (DIVISION OF USDHHS)

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Organizational Structures in Healthcare Facilities

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Present in every healthcare facility because it gives a visual as to where workers positions are and what people to report to, going down the structure

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3 Kinds of Complementary and Alternative Therapies

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1) Acupressure
2) Aromatherapy
3) Meditation

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Pandemic

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When the outbreak of a disease occurs over a wide geographical area and affects a high proportion of the population

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4 examples of a pandemic in history

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1) Spanish flu (influenza) pandemic
2) H5N1 pandemic
3) Ebola virus pandemic
4) COVID-19 pandemic

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4 examples of Non Profit Agencies

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1) The Joint Commision
2) American Cancer Society
3) American Heart Assocation
4) American Red Cross

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Medicare

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Provides healthcare care for almost all individuals over 65, who have a disability, or have renal kidney disease
[Medicare A and Medicare B]

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Medicaid

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Medical assistance program that is funded by the federal and state governments but operated by individual states; aid people who cannot afford insurance, people with disabilities, etc.

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Medigap

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Helps pay medical expenses not covered by Medicare, must pay a monthly premium

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Workers compensation

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Health insurance plan providing treatment for workers injured on the job

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TRICARE

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US Government health insurance plan for all military personnel during and after serving

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Managed Care

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An approach that developed in response to rising healthcare costs working to maintain quality and cost of healthcare

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PPO

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Provided by large industries to their employees

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Deductible

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Amount that must be paid by the patient for medical services before the policy begins to pay

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Premium

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Fee the individual pays for insurance coverage that comes out of your paycheck

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Co-insurance

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Requires that specific percentages of expenses are shared by the patient and insurance company

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Co-payment

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A specific amount of money a patient pays for a particular service

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HIPAA

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Became law in 1996
Grants you consistent healthcare access, portability, and renewability
Prevents healthcare fraud and abuse
Grants patient confidentiality

Principles of Healthcare (4 decks)

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