L.E.P Ch 2 Medical Science: History and Practice

Who treats abnormal responses or acquired hypersensitivity to substances, including testing & desensitization.

Who maintain the requirements for licensure duties of that license, grounds on which the license can be revoked or taken

__practice medicine, which is the science of diagnosis, treatment, &prevention of disease, schooling takes 9 yrs minimum

What type of care does a patient receive if they stay overnight in the hospital?

Who treats injuries, growths, and infections relating to the skin, hair, and nails either medically or surgically?

The Founder of Scientific Surgery, who developed surgery and surgical pathology into a science was ____.

Who specializes in prevention and correction of disorders of the musculoskeletal system?

Being knowledgeable about legal issues that can affect a physician's practice would be a responsibility of the MA

Who is trained to treat cardiovascular disease and have special training in the diseases&disorders of the heart & blood

MAs working alongside a _ will most often be setting up referral services for pts who have special nutrition requirement

A major advancement in medicine was made by ________, who invented the stethoscope.

____ consists of three or more physicians who share the same facility (office or clinic) and practice medicine together.

______ places great emphasis on the relationship between the musculoskeletal systems and the organs of the body

Who treats disorders of the eye, which includes the diagnosis and treatment of vision problems?

What serves as a widely used ethical guide for physicians who pledge to work for the good of the patient, no harm, etc.

Antiseptic systems that are still used in surgery today are attributed to the work of _____

Who is trained to administer both local & general drugs to induce a complete or partial loss of feeling during a surgery

In a partnership, one physician is still responsible for making all the administrative decisions

Whis is a recent advancement in modern medicine and used routinely during certain forms of surgery?

Who specializes in the development and care of children from birth to maturity?

Who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with mental disorders & also qualified to prescribe medication

Physicians have to maintain their license by periodic ________, either annually or biannually.

The Board of Medical Examiners in each country grants a license to practice medicine.

Recent advances in modern medicine allow patients' results to be available to doctors across the country.

What involves the practice of one state accepting a license from another state where a physician is already licensed?

Oncology is the study of cancer and cancer-related tumors.

Which private nonprofit organization that encourages high standards of medical care and also accredits institutions?

What is the legal arrangement in which physicians agree to share a facility and staff called?

____ are trained in the operation of X-ray equipment such as ultrasound, CT, and MRI equipment

A Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree has educational requirements similar to those for the medical doctor (MD).

Who provide treatment to people who are physically, mentally, developmentally, or emotionally disabled?

Who specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders?

Who specializes in pathology of the kidney, including disorders and diseases?

What refers to the massive database known as medical records?

Who evaluates, treats, and cares for patients with breathing problems?

What were developed to define the knowledge & specific skills health care workers are expected to possess for tech jobs

The symbol for medicine is the ___, it's a healing staff with two snakes coiled around it

Who is the father of western Medicine?

Who is skilled in drawing blood from patients?

Who treats diseases of the joints, bones, and nerves by massage, therapeutic exercises, and heat and cold treatments?

_ involves the issuing of a certificate and credentials by a professional organization after meeting education standards

A patient who is obese might seek treatment from a physician who specializes in ___

Who treats disorders and diseases characterized by inflammation of the joints, such as arthritis?

Who is considered the founder of modern nursing?

Who specializes in diagnosing abnormal changes in tissues that are removed during a surgical operation?

Who established the AMerican Red Cross and the Federal Bureau of Records during the Civil War?

A teaching hospital provides the same type of care as in a general hospital.