Phlebotomy: Past and Present in the Healthcare Setting

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary and concepts related to phlebotomy, its history, and the healthcare setting based on the lecture notes.

Phlebotomy

The practice of collecting blood samples for diagnostic testing.

Venipuncture

A blood collection method where a needle is inserted into a vein.

Capillary puncture

A method of blood collection using a lancet puncture of the skin.

Hirudo medicinalis

A species of leech used in bloodletting and modern medicine.

Phlebotomist

A trained professional who collects blood samples.

Continuing Education (CE)

Education required to maintain certification and licensure.

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; regulates patient privacy and confidentiality.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, crucial for effective patient interaction.

Verbal communication

The use of spoken or written words to convey information.

Nonverbal communication

The transmission of messages without the use of words, such as body language.

Cupping

A therapeutic technique involving suction cups to create localized pressure.

Barber-surgeons

Healthcare practitioners in the Middle Ages who performed surgical procedures, including bloodletting.

The Patient Care Partnership

A commitment by hospitals to ensure patient needs are met, including quality care and dignity.

Clinical analysis area

A division in clinical laboratories focused on analyzing body fluids.

Anatomical & Surgical Pathology

A division in clinical laboratories dealing with tissue samples and biopsies.

Managed Care

A healthcare delivery system that manages cost, quality, and access to services.

Transfusion medicine

A medical specialty that focuses on the transfusion of blood products.

Accreditation

Recognition by an authoritative body that a facility meets specific standards.