EHR Vocab; C8 D5

Specialist

Healthcare professional with advanced education, training, and expertise in a specific area of medicine

Sick Visit

Same day urgent visit for non-threatening illness or acute symptoms

Blood Pressure Check

Medical visit to measure the force of blood against artery walls using a cuff

Nurse Visit

A healthcare encounter with a nurse to perform assessment, administer treatments, and health education

Telehealth

Use of electronic and telecommunication technology to deliver remote healthcare services

Encounter

Pt’s interaction with a healthcare provider for service like exams, treatment, or procedures that do not require an inpatient overnight stay

Procedure

A surgical, therapeutic, or diagnostic operation or technique

NPO

Nothing by mouth

Immunization

Action of making a pt resistant to a particular disease or pathogen, typically by vaccination

Insurance Referral

An order from a PCP allowing you to see a specialist or receive specific medical services. This is not simply verbal but a documentation process submitted to the insurance for approval.

Appointment

Planned meeting with a provider to get medical care

Annual Well Exam

Yearly appointment to assess a pt’s health

CMA

Certified Medical Assistant

CCMA

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Therapeutic

Something that cures or heals the mind or body