medical science

hospital

large medical center; provides surgery, emergency care, childbirth, testing, and general treatment

laboratory

testing center; performs diagnostic tests like blood, urine

long term care facility

elderly and disabled housing; ongoing daily help with meals, bathing and medical care

residential care facility

home-like setting; for people who cant fully live on their own but don’t need hospital care

extended care facility

24-hour medical center; skilled nursing for serious or recovering patients

independent living facility

senior apartments: elderly who live mostly on their own but want community support

Clinic

Small office, can be general or specialized; checkups, shots, minor illness treatments, specialized services

emergency care

ER/urgent care; treats sudden accidents, injuries and serious illnesses

mental health facility

therapy/psychiatric centers; care for mental illness and emotinal disorders

industrial health facility

at companies and factories, treat workplace injuries and promote safety

rehabilitation facility

therapy center; physical, occupational, speech therapy or addiction recovery

Home health care

cares in patients home; nurses and doctors visit home for treatment and education

genetic counseling center

counseling and testing clinic; check for birth defects, genetic disorders, prenatal guidance

Nursing home

elderly care center; full-time assistance with meals, care, and medical supervision

Orthodontist

denist owned offices

types of hospitals

public, private, nonprofit, religious

services offered by medical offices

Diagnosis and treatment illnesses, minor surgeries, preventive care like check ups and vaccines

types of clinics

surgical clinic, outpatient clinic, fertility clinic

Home Health Agency Services

nursing care or therapy services at home, patient and family health education, social or emotional support

Palliative care

Specialized medical care focused on comfort, pain relief, and quality of life for people with serious or terminal illness

Goal of Rehabilitation facilities

help patients with physical or mental disabilities regain independence and reach their highest possible level of function

School health services

health screenings, emergency and first aid care and health education and counseling

Services of state and local health departments

Immunizations for disease control, health education programs, environmental inspections inspections, disease prevention and outbreak tracking

Nonprofit and voluntary Agencies

Funding-donations, membership fees, fundraisers, grant

Services-provide treatment centers, medical equipment and supplies, research support, education

premium

yearly fee for insurance coverage

Deductible

amount the patient pays out of pocket before insurance begins to cover costs

co-insurance

insurance pays for 75%, patient pays 25%

co-payment

fixed fee the patient pays for services per doctor visit

health agencies

World Health Organization, National Institutes of health