Types Of Ancillary Services

Question 1

Urgent Cares

Answer 1

Provide an alternative to the emergency department. They cost less, have a shorter wait time, and are often conveniently located. Most have flexible hours and offer walk-in appointments.

Question 2

Laboratory Services

Answer 2

Perform diagnostic testing on blood, body fluids, and other types of specimens to consume a diagnosis for the provider.

Question 3

Diagnostic Imaging

Answer 3

Machines such as x-ray equipment, ultrasound machines, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and computerized tomography (CT) take images of body parts to further diagnose a condition.

Question 4

Occupational Therapy

Answer 4

Assist patients who have conditions that disable them developmentally, emotionally, mentally, or physically. Occupational therapy helps the patient compensate for loss of functions and rebuild to a functional level.

Question 5

Physical Therapy

Answer 5

Assists patients in regaining mobility and improving strength and rang of motion. Often impaired by an accident , injury,or as a result of a disease.