Helathcare 101

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Delivered by health professionals (providers or practitioners) in allied health professions, chiropractic, physicians, physician associates, dentistry, midwifery, nursing, medicine, optometry, pharmacy, psychology, and other health professions.

A short-term medical treatment, usually in a hospital, for patients having an acute illness or injury or recovering from surgery.

An evaluation of the health status of an individual by performing a physical examination after obtaining a health history. Various laboratory tests may also be ordered to confirm a clinical impression or to screen for dysfunction.

The release of a patient from a course of care.

A federal government program established to provide hospital expense and medical expense insurance to qualifying people aged 65 years and older, and disabled persons.

A tool used by more than 90 %of America's health plans to measure performance on important dimensions of care and service.

An evaluation of the medical necessity, appropriateness, and cost-effectiveness of healthcare services and treatment plans for a given patient.

A professional case manager, usually a licensed social worker, who assesses a person’s ability to live independently in a home environment, develops an appropriate care plan for services and equipment, and organizes needed home services.

Treat clients by using touch to manipulate the muscles and other soft tissues of the body. With their touch, therapists relieve pain, help heal injuries, improve circulation, and relieve stress, increase relaxation, and aid in the general wellness of clients.

All persons who are not employees of an organization, are not paid, and provide or assist in providing healthcare to a patient (e.g., family member, friend) and acquire technical training as needed based on the tasks that must be performed