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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.
