Medicine and Allied Health

A series of vocabulary flashcards summarizing key terms and definitions from the lecture notes on Medicine and Allied Health.

Allied Health

Professionals who provide some diagnostic services and therapeutic interventions to improve physical functioning.

Therapeutic Exercise

Restoration of lost function or acquisition of skills and functions considered normal or expected for specialized fitness.

Intervention

The process of developing a treatment plan to address a problem, which may include pharmaceutical or referrals to other professionals.

Assessment

The process of determining the effectiveness of interventions based on various outcome measures.

Core Competencies

Essential skills required for patient care, including teamwork, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement.

Occupational Therapist

A licensed professional assisting individuals with conditions to maintain or recover daily function.

Physical Therapist

A licensed professional who develops treatment programs to improve mobility and reduce pain.

Prosthetist and Orthotist

Professionals who develop and fit braces and artificial limbs.

Patient Outcome Measures

Metrics used to evaluate the effectiveness of healthcare interventions, including quality of life and satisfaction.

Rehabilitative Therapeutic Exercise

Processes and treatments that restore skills or functions lost due to injury or disease.