2.1.1 PLTW Intro to biomedical science

Medical Student

Person enrolled at a med school

Medical Assistant

An unlicensed caregiver who works primarily in doctors' offices and clinics.

Nurse

Licensed healthcare professional who is skilled in promoting, and maintaining health.

Patient Liason

Works with patients, and families to address needs, and concerns.

non physician practitioners

A healthcare provider who practices in collaboration, or under the supervision of a physician.

Primary Care Physician

A specialist physician trained to work on the front lines of the healthcare system, and care for any health problems that a patient might have.

pediatrician

physician specializing in the treatment of babies and children

medical history

complete and comprehensive information about your immunizations and any health problems you have had to date. it also includes habits, and family health

chief complaint

The patient's description of what they feel is their main health problem.

physical signs

Pieces of evidence that indicate an illness that can be observed externally, such as a rash, coughing, or elevated temperature.

symptoms

Any subjective evidence of disease a patient perceives, such as aches, nausea, or fatigue. Symptoms allow the health care provider to narrow down the possible conditions that may be affecting the patient and then run tests to make a diagnosis

Diagnosis

The process of determining which disease or condition explains a person's symptoms and signs.

Demeanor

Outward behavior or bearing. A doctor might have a cheerful, peaceful, or friendly demeanor and put the patient at ease. A doctor with an arrogant or dismissive demeanor might lose a patient's trust.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

Medical technician

Uses special equipment and has different responsibilities. Some work in labs, others work with patients.

Other specialists

Many other specialists work at the clinic