HCDM Chapter 1 of DHO

method of classifying diagnoses into specific payment or reimbursement categories

a type of healthcare that is provided in a patient's home enviroment

ancient theory that health is harmony with nature & the universe & a balanced state of yin/yan

procedures used to control expenses

an infectious disease that affects many people over a wide geographic area

ancient Chinese therapy that involves the insertion of needles in specific points/meridians

care that promotes physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual well being

Father of Medicine, author of a code of conduct for physicans

use of genetic & biochemical processes of living & organism to develop /modify useful products

services received without being admitted in a hospital or other health facilities

therapy that teaches breathing & muscle relaxation to quiet mind

Hindu discipline that uses concentration, specific positions, & ancient ritual movements

state of being in good health

uses toys to allow children to learn about situations, share experiences&express their emotions

method of treatment in place of biomedical

technique used to induce a trance-like state so a person is more receptive to suggestions

Pressure is applied with the fingers, palms, thumbs, and elbows to stimulate/regulate energy

Father of Microbiology, invented microscope, first to record microscopic observations

Monitoring the use of energy to control costs and conserve resources

Care for elderly, is another field that will continue to experience rapid growth in the future

discovered x-rays (roentgenograms)

form of HC that uses both mainstream medical treatment & complementary & alternative therapy

uses dog, cats, or birds to enhance health and stimulate an interest in life

method of treatment using in conjunction with biomedical therapies

ancient healing art based on the concept of the body is divided into 10 equal zones.

During Renaissance, used dissection to draw the human body more realistially

discovered the first antibiotic, penicillin

federal law that regulates the education and testing of nursing assistance

Japanese/Tibetan healing art focus that disease causes an imbalance in the body's energy field

use of video, audio, and computer systems to provide medical and/or health services