Cybertex Institute of Technology

Review of Skull Anatomy

  • Skull Components: temporal, parietal, occipital bones.

  • Temporal Bone: Located on the sides of the skull.

  • Parietal Bone: Forms the top of the skull.

  • Occipital Bone: Located at the back; spelled "occipital."

Medical Terminology

  • Informed Consent: Patients are informed before procedures.

  • Implied Consent: Non-verbal agreement inferred from patient actions, e.g., patient wears a gown, implying consent for examination.

Patient Interaction Challenges

  • Discussed a scenario where a 22-year-old patient wants privacy regarding health information with a parent present. Importance of ensuring comfort by discussing sensitive topics privately.

Directional Terms in Anatomy

  • Superior: Above or higher position.

  • Posterior: Refers to the back.

  • Medial: Toward the midline.

  • Proximal: Closer to the point of attachment.

Types of Health Records

  • Health Records include electronic health records (EHR) or paper charts detailing patient histories, medications, and treatment plans.

SOAP Method in Health Documentation

  • S: Subjective - Information shared by the patient.

  • O: Objective - Observable data.

  • A: Assessment - Provider's analysis.

  • P: Plan - Proposed treatment plan.

Health Record Components

  • Chief Complaint: Reason for visit.

  • History of Present Illness: Details of current issue.

  • Review of Systems: Overview of body systems for concerns.

Medical Terminology Definitions

  • Etiology: Cause of a disease.

  • Idiopathic: Unknown cause.

  • Benign vs Malignant: Benign is non-harmful; malignant is cancerous.

  • Remission: No evidence of disease post-treatment.

Palliative Care

  • Focused on symptom relief and improving quality of life rather than curing the disease, often used in hospice for terminally ill patients.

Body Planes and Orientation

  • Sagittal Plane: Divides body into left and right.

  • Transverse Plane: Divides body into top and bottom.

  • Coronal Plane: Divides body into front and back.

Breaking Down Patient Care Scenarios

  • Emphasis on validating patient concerns and ensuring privacy in sensitive situations, e.g., discussing medications discreetly for comfort.