Lesson 1.6 Vocabulary: Accessing Health Services
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healthcare
Medical care that works to prevent and treat health conditions.
diagnosis
The identification of a disease,disorder, or health condition
Treatment
Medical care provided to manage or cure a health condition.
Rehabilitation
Care that helps a person recover abilities or improve functioning after an illness or injury.
Prevention
Actions taken to stop health conditions from developing.
Health education
Information and instruction that help people make informed health decisions.
Medical research
The scientific study of health conditions, treatments, and methods of prevention.
Primary care physician (PCP)
A healthcare professional who provides routine checkups, screenings, treatments, prescriptions, and preventive services
Specialist
A healthcare professional with additional training in treating certain diseases or disorders.
Inpatient facility
A healthcare facility where patients stay while receiving treatment.
Outpatient facility
A healthcare facility that patients visit for treatment and leave afterward.
Health insurance
A plan that helps pay for healthcare costs.
Health maintenance organization (HMO
A type of health insurance plan that generally uses a specific network of healthcare providers.
Preferred provider organization (PPO)
A type of health insurance plan that offers more flexibility when choosing providers but may cost more.Premium
Premium
The amount regularly paid to maintain health insurance coverage.
Deductible
The amount a person pays for healthcare before the insurance plan begins paying its share
Copayment
A set amount a patient pays when receiving a healthcare service or medication.
HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which protects patients’ private health information.
Consent
Permission given by a patient before treatment occurs or health information is shared.
Minor
A person who has not reached the legal age of adulthood. A minor’s healthcare rights depend on state law.
Preventive healthcare
Medical care intended to prevent health conditions from developing.
Annual physical or wellness exam
A yearly visit that evaluates a person’s overall health and identifies possible concerns.
Vaccination
The administration of a vaccine to help protect against diseas
Screening
A test or examination used to look for a health condition before noticeable symptoms appear.
Symptoms
Physical or emotional changes that may indicate an illness or health condition
Prescription
Instructions from an authorized healthcare professional for obtaining and using medication.
Routine healthcare
Nonemergency care for checkups, common illnesses, screenings, and ongoing health needs.
Emergency healthcare
immediate medical care for life-threatening symptoms or conditions.