MA Chapt 1 Vocab

Accreditation

a process in which an educational institution or program establishes credibility or legitimacy by complying with predetermined standards

Administrative Skills

Skills that help to manage the business affairs of a medical practice and include two categories—administrative procedures and practice finances

advocate

one who assists the patient or acts on the patient’s behalf

American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

a professional organization for medical assistants that certifies medical assistants and provides continuing education opportunities

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

credential given by the National Healthcare Association (NHA) after eligible candidates pass the certification exam

Certified Administrative Medical Assistant (CMAA)

credential given by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) after eligible candidates pass the certification exam

Clinical skills

These are skills that are an extension of the provider’s responsibilities and can be divided into fundamental practices, diagnostic procedures, and patient care

Doctor Of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

A doctor licensed by the state to practice medicine. These practitioners place special emphasis on the body’s musculoskeletal and nervous systems, preventive medicine, holistic patient care, and patient education.

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

An individual who has met all the requirements in the state to become licensed as a medical doctor

Hippocratic Oath

An oath historically taken by new physicians, requiring them to swear to uphold specific ethical standards. It is considered a rite of passage for practitioners of medicine in many countries. A new modernized version is mostly used nowadays

National Healthcareer Association

NHA provides product and services to health care professionals, including continuing education, program development, career and networking services, as well as 10 certification exams for several allied health care area, including Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) and Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)

Nurse Practitioner

 a midlevel practitioner that is able to examine patients, order diagnostic tests, and prescribe certain types of medications. Usually supervised by a physician but may work independently in some states

Partnership

two or more physicians that have a legal agreement to share in the total business operation of the practice

Patient-centered medical home (PCMH)

a team-based model of care led by a personal physician who provides continuous and coordinated care throughout a patient’s lifetime to maximize health outcomes

Patient navigator

explaining insurance policy information, financial information, taking complaints from patients and helping patients understand their medical rights

Reciprocity

a physician who has been licensed in one state and wishes to move to another state may be granted a license by reciprocity if it is determined that the original licensure requirements are equal to or more stringent than the requirements of the new state

Scope of practice

principles of self-boundaries of the profession

Solo practice

when an individual provider/physician makes all the decisions for the practice