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— in medicine is considered as a fundamental clinical skill to establish a relationship with the patient, paving a way to successful diagnosis and treatment.

Communication

Why effective communication in Medical field is important:

● Patients need to feel safe enough to communicate honestly and openly with their care providers to receive effective treatments.

● Providers need to convey treatment plans and health education clearly, accessibly, and empathetically so that patients can receive optimal care.

● Administrators and providers need to share information ethically and responsibly to protect patient confidentiality.

● Healthcare organizations need to apply culturally responsive measures to bridge communication gaps between stakeholders.

ABC

aspiration biopsy cytology

ABG(s)

arterial blood gas(es)

ac

Before meals

ad lib

As desired

ADH

antidiuretic hormone

Ag

antigen, also silver

AIDS

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

AMA

against medical advice

AMB

Ambulatory

ARF

acute respiratory failure; acute renal failure

bid, b.i.d.

twice per day

CC

chief complaint

Ci

Curie

BT

bleeding time

CAD

coronary artery disease

Dx

DIAGNOSIS

ECMO

extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

CXR

chest x-ray

dB

decibel

dc, D/C

discontinue

DM

diabetes mellitus

DNR

do not resuscitate

FBS

fasting blood sugar

The first thing you should know is that the name of the medication that appears on its box is formed by:

• name of the medication

• its dosage

• pharmaceutical form

• when appropriate

• mention about who it is intended for: children, adults or infants.

The — specifies in this chart the symbols that appear on the packaging of the medicines and their meaning

General Council of Official Colleges of Pharmacists

Dispensation subject to medical prescription

Dispensation with official prescription of narcotic drugs included in Annex I of Roval Decree from 1961

Medicines containing psychotropic substances included in Annex I of Royal Decree 2829/1977 from October 6

Medicines containing psychotropic substances included in Annex II of Roval Decree 2829/1977 from October 6

To keep refrigerated

Medicines that can reduce the ability to drive or operate dangerous machinery

Medications that can cause photosensitivity

International symbol of radioactivity included in the UNE-73302 standard of 1991, on markings for ionizing radiation signaling

Symbol of combustible medicinal gas

Symbol of flammable medicinal gas

Symbols authorized by AEMPS to facilitate the application and development of medication collection systems: Integrated Drug Waste Management System (SIGRE)

EFP (Advertising Medication)

advertising is allowed, and it is not required to show a prescription at pharmacies for purchase.

H (Hospital use medication):

These medications require a hospital to be responsible for their prescription and administration. This type of medication is identified with the letter “H” and a legend that reads: “Hospital use”, all of which must appear on its packaging.

EFG:

these acronyms identify generic medications.

DH (Hospital diagnostic medication):

medicines used in the treatment of pathologies that must be diagnosed either in a hospital or by specialists related to a hospital.

ECM (Special medical control medication):

its use can cause quite serious adverse effects, which is why special conditions have been determined for its prescription, dispensation and administration.

MTP (Traditional herbal medication):

based on their traditional use.

TLD (Long-term treatment):

medicines for long-term treatments.

The order for a radiographic examination can be made only by a

• licensed practitioner of the healing arts

• a certified clinical nurse specialist

• certified nurse midwife

• certified nurse practitioner

• physician assistant.

The physician assistant must show eligibility to order radiographic procedures through the

physician assistant’s written physician-physician assistant agreement with a copy on site at the facility

The order for a radiographic procedure must include:

(1) Identification of the patient to be radiographed;

(2) Identification of the individual ordering the examination, through either a signature, electronic signature, or equivalent procedure;

(3) Clearly stated clinical indications for the examination;

(4) The exact anatomical part to be examined; and

(5) The examination to be performed.

typically gather relevant information about the patient’s medical background, including personal details, medical conditions, past surgeries, medications, allergies, family medical history, and lifestyle factors.

Patient History

A detailed report that describes the results of an imaging procedure/test.

Diagnostic Reports:

A detailed report that describes the results of an imaging procedure/test. A — is a doctor who supervises these exams, reads and interprets the radiographic images, and writes a report for your healthcare provider.

radiologist

Contains in a report is a paragraph form. While some uses a reporting style where each organ or region of the body is listed as a line with the findings. If the radiologist does not see anything concerning it may say “normal” or “unremarkable.”

Contents

- In this section, the radiologist summarizes the findings and reports the most important findings that they see and possible causes (this is called a differential diagnosis) for those findings.

This section offers the most important information for decision-making. Therefore, it is the most important part of the radiology report for you and your doctor.

Interpretations

the radiologist summarizes the findings and reports the most important findings that they see and possible causes

differential diagnosis