Health (Week 10/12) Flashcards
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A medical doctor who provides primary care and general medical treatment to patients.
General Practitioner
Department in a hospital where immediate medical care is provided for urgent or life-threatening conditions.
Emergency room/Emergency department/Accident and emergency
A medical imaging technique that uses X-rays and computer processing to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body.
Computed Tomography scan
A medical imaging technique that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to generate detailed images of the body’s internal structures.
Magnetic resonance Imaging
A primary care physician who provides medical care for individuals and families.
Family doctor
The department in a hospital responsible for admitting patients and handling administrative procedures.
Admissions office
Medical examination or imaging procedure to assess the condition of the breasts, such as mammography or breast ultrasound.
Breast test
Eye doctor
Ophthalmologist
Medical facility or department that specializes in the evaluation and management of eye disorders.
Eye clinic
Screening test for cervical cancer or abnormalities by collecting cells from the cervix for examination.
Smear test/PAP smear/Vaginal smear/Cervical smear
Orthopedic
Bone doctor
Medical facility or department specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of bone-related disorders and injuries.
Bone clinic
Test that measures the electrical activity of the heart to assess its function and detect abnormalities.
Electrocardiogram
ENT specialist
Otolaryngologist
Facility where dental services, including check-ups, cleanings, and treatments, are provided.
Dental clinic
Imaging technique that uses X-rays to produce images of internal structures, such as the abdomen, back, or chest.
X-ray (abdominal / back / chest / etc.)
Medical doctor who specializes in the care and treatment of children and adolescents.
Paediatrician / Pediatrician
Department or unit in a hospital where patients are admitted for extended medical care and treatment.
In-patient clinic
Imaging procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the body’s internal organs and structures.
Ultrasound test
Medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to the female reproductive system.
Gynaecologist / Gynecologist
Facility or department where medical consultations, examinations, and treatments are provided for patients who do not require hospitalization.
Out-patient clinic
Test that measures and records the electrical activity of the brain to evaluate brain function and detect abnormalities.
E.G. (Electroencephalogram)
Medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to the urinary system and male reproductive system.
Urologist
Specialized unit in a hospital that provides continuous monitoring and intensive treatment for critically ill patients.
ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
