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Phlebotomy

The practice of collecting blood for medical testing or treatment.

Venesection

The act of cutting a vein to draw blood.

Cupping

A therapeutic practice where heated suction cups are applied to the skin, often to relieve pain or inflammation.

Hirudo medicinalis

The medicinal leech used for bloodletting and clinical applications.

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which safeguards patient health information.

Clinical Laboratory Services

Laboratories that perform tests on patient specimens to aid in diagnosis and evaluation of medical conditions.

Primary care

The main source for a patient's routine healthcare.

Telehealth

Healthcare services provided remotely, typically by phone or video conferencing.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, crucial for effective communication in healthcare.

Continuing Education (CE)

Courses or activities designed to maintain or enhance professional skills, often required for license renewal.

Patient Rights

Legal rights afforded to patients, including the right to privacy and informed consent.

Confidence in Professionalism

The attribute of demonstrating assurance and poise while interacting with patients.

Communication Skills

The ability to convey information effectively, utilizing verbal and nonverbal methods.

Managed Care

A healthcare delivery system that aims to manage costs and quality of care through coordinated approaches.

Phlebotomist

A trained individual who collects blood samples from patients.