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Phlebotomy is derived from Greek words

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phlebos, “vein,” and tome,“incision”

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drawing or removing blood from the circulatory system through a cut (incision) or puncture

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Phlebotomy

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collection of blood from a vein

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Venipuncture

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condition that causes an elevated red blood cell volume (hematocrit)

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polycythemia vera

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person responsible for drawing blood from patients

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phlebotomist

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agency grants recognition to an individual who has met certain prerequisites in a particular technical area.

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Certification

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indicates the completion of defined academic and training requirements and the attainment of a satisfactory score on an examination.

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Certification

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American Medical Technologists

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Registered Phlebotomy Technician

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American Certification Agency

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Certified Phlebotomy Technician

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American Society for Clinical Pathology

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Phlebotomy Technician

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National Center for Competency Testing

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National Certified Phlebotomy Technician

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National Healthcareer Association

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Certified Phlebotomy Technician

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act of granting a license

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Licensure

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official document or permit granted by a state agency that gives legal permission

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License

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designed to update the knowledge or skills of participants and is generally geared to a learning activity or course of study

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Continuing education

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public’s perception of the phlebotomy profession is based on the image created by the phlebotomist’s conduct and appearance.

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Professionalism

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personal behaviors and characteristics that make up this professional image

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Self confidence
Integrity
Compassion
Self motivation
Dependability
Ethical behavior
Personal grooming

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serves to protect both the patient and the practitioner

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Confidentiality

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comes from the Latin words vena, “vein,” and sectio, “cutting”

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Venesection

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most common method of general bloodletting

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Venesection

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most common method of general bloodletting

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Stone Age

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the surgeons into Surgeons of the Long Robe and Surgeons of the Short Robe.

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Barber Surgeons

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phlebotomy was considered a major therapeutic (treatment) process, and anyone willing to claim medical training could perform phlebotomy

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17th – 18th century

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required a great deal of practice to maintain the high degree of dexterity

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Cupping and Leeching

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involved the application of a heated suction apparatus, called the “cup,” to the skin to draw the blood to the surface.

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Cupping

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wide double-edged blade at right angles to the handle

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Fleams

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used for general phlebotomy to open an artery or, more commonly, a vein to remove large amounts of blood.

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Fleams

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European medicinal leech, to the spot needing bloodletting with a drop of milk or blood on the patient’s skin.

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Hirudo medicinalis,

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was widely practiced in Europe, especially in France. Leeches were kept in special vessels that were filled with water and had perforated tops

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Leeching

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collecting blood by penetrating a vein with a needle and syringe or other collection apparatus

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Venipuncture

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collecting blood after puncturing the skin with a lancet

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Capillary puncture

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patient has the right to an explanation of what medical procedure is being performed and why.

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Informed Consent

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If a phlebotomist threatens someone

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Assault

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Assault simply involves causing someone to fear that bodily harm will come to them,

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Battery

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A patient has the right to know that their personal information will not be spread by the medical professionals

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Confidentiality

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4 elements of negligence

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duty, breach, cause, and harm.

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type of civil lawsuits that patients generally bring against medical practitioners who have failed to follow the standard of care.

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Malpractice

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Threat only

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Assault

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Intentional harm w out consent

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Battery

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Done to obtain money

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Fraud

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Unauthorized release of personal info

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Invasion of privacy

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Failure to keep medical info

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Breach of confidentiality

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Standard care is owed

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Malpractice

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Failure to exercise the level of care Doing something unreasonable

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Negligence

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The thing speaks for itself

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Res Ipsa Loquitor

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Let the master respond

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Respondeat superior

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Normal level of skill and care

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Standard of care

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Length of time after an alleged injury is permitted to file a lawsuit

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Statue of limitations

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Imposed by law on one person for facts committed by another

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Vicarious liability

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Covers healthcare practionoer from lawsuit

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Malpractice insurance

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Voluntary or competent permission

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Informed consent

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Telling what needs to be done

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Expressed consent

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Consent for minors

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For 18 under Parental or guardian consent

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Litigation process

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Incident Consultation, complaint, plaintiff (injured) Trial Jury's decision

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Characteristics of a phlebotomist

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Self-confidence Integrity Compassion Self-motivation Dependability Ethical behavior Personal grooming

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has the ability to trust his or her own personal judgment.

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Self-Confidence

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feeling of “wholeness” deriving from honesty and consistency of character;

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Integrity

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being sensitive to a person’s needs and willing to offer reassurance in a caring and humane way

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Compassion

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takes initiative to follow through on tasks, consistently strives to improve and correct behavior

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Self-Motivation

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takes personal responsibility for his or her actions

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Dependability

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making the right personal choices that help to maintain a high level of respect

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Ethical Behavior

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"First do no harm"

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primum non nocere

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Two general categories of healthcare facilities

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inpatient (non-ambulatory) and outpatient (ambulatory)

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Primary task is to provide short-term care for people with severe health issues

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Hospital

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Offer a safe environment for the surgery and basic monitoring during the initial post-operation hours

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Ambulatory Surgical Center

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Provide routine care as well as treatment for acute conditions

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Doctor’s Office

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Walk-in clinics that offer outpatient care immediately

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Urgent Care Clinic

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Designed for patients who require constant care but do not need to be hospitalized and cannot be cared for at home

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Nursing Home

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Classification of Health Facilities is based on

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A. Ownership B. Scope of services C. Functional capacity

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Ownership of health facilities

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1. Government 2. Private

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Scope of services of health facilities

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1. General Facilities/Hospital 2. Specialty Centers/Hospitals

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way by which information is exchanged or transmitted.

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Communication