vocab 1.6

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 afterwards

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.

1. Preferred provider organization (PPO)

A type of health insurance plan that offers more flexibility when choosing providers but may cost more.

1. Premium

The amount regularly paid to maintain health insurance coverage.

1. 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 disease

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

Healthcare

Medical care that works to prevent and treat health conditions