Clinical Medical Assistant Study Guide

These flashcards consist of key vocabulary terms related to clinical practices and patient care, along with their definitions.

kinesthetic learning

Learning by seeing the action and performing it.

clinical quality measures

Ways to identify treatments, processes, experiences, and outcomes.

preventive care

Check-ups, patient counseling, and other screenings to prevent illnesses, disease, or other health-related issues.

abdominal aortic aneurysm

An enlarged area in the lower part of the aorta that supplies blood to the body.

comprehensive care

Care designed for the patient's physical and mental health needs using a team-based approach.

accountable care organizations (ACOs)

A group of medical professionals associated with a defined patient population that are accountable for the quality and cost of care delivered to those patients.