IHS 2ND SEM MIDTERMS

Attending Physician

The leader of the hospital care team responsible for decisions affecting a person's care, including diagnosis and treatment.

Residents

Fully licensed doctors engaged in further training after graduating from medical school, often active members of the care team.

Specialist

A physician with extensive training in a specific field of medicine, called upon for complex or serious medical problems.

Cardiologist

A specialist trained in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel disorders.

Anesthesiologist

A doctor that administers anesthesia and monitors patients' vital signs during procedures.

Internist

A primary care doctor who treats common and complex illnesses, usually focusing only on adults.

Pediatrician

A doctor specializing in the care of children from birth to young adulthood.

Physical Therapist

A healthcare professional who evaluates and treats patients having difficulty functioning physically.

Occupational Therapist

A specialist who helps patients improve their ability to perform daily activities.

Registered Nurse

A nurse who provides direct patient care, administers medications, and monitors patients' health.

Social Worker

A professional who provides support and coordinates services for patients preparing for discharge from the hospital.

Dietitian

A specialist in nutrition who assesses dietary needs and plans meals for patients.

Speech Pathologist

A professional who assists patients with speech and swallowing disorders.

Pharmacist

A healthcare professional who manages and supervises the use of medications in a hospital setting.

Patient Care Technician

Traditionally called nurse aides, they assist nurses in caring for patients.

Health Care System

All organizations, people, and actions that promote, restore, or maintain health.

Primary Care

Promotion, prevention, and continuing care.

Secondary Care

Surgery and specialist services.

Tertiary Care

Advanced specialized diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative care.

Care Team

A group of health professionals and family members working together to deliver care.

Patient-Centered Care

A system where the patient's needs and preferences define care delivery.

Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA)

A 1986 law requiring hospitals to provide stabilization and treatment to anyone seeking emergency care.

Anti-Kickback Statute (AKBS)

Prohibits exchange of anything of value for referrals within federal healthcare programs.

Stark Law

Prohibits doctors from referring patients for certain services paid by Medicare to entities with which they have a financial relationship.

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 (PSQIA)

Protects healthcare workers who report unsafe conditions.

International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua)

Advocates for rigorous standards in healthcare accreditation and emphasizes inclusive development processes.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA)

2010 legislation that expanded coverage, improved quality, reduced costs, and enhanced consumer protections in healthcare.