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Prefix
a word, letter, or number placed before another.
Suffix
a morpheme added at the end of a word to form a derivative.
Root word
Does not have a prefix or a suffix included in the word.
Someone who specializes in a field would have the suffix
-iatrics
TPR
temperature, pulse, respiration
QID
4 times a day
NPO
Nothing by mouth
Ht
height
Wt
weight
QOD
Every other day
90/10 insurance plan, a $10,000 bill- how much is the patient responsible for?
$900
In a 80/20 insurance plan, how much is the patient responsible for?
20%
The agency in the United Nations that complies statistics on diseases and health info.
World Health Organization (WHO)
Copayment
a fixed amount that you pay for a specific service or prescription medication.
Medicaid
for the people who have a very low income, are blind, physically disabled, or a child who qualifies for public assistance.
Medicare
an insurance program that serves people primarily over the age 65.
Tricare
Health care program for all active duty that provides to all active duty military, their families, and retired.
Worker's comp.
is for providing treatment for workers injured on the job.
What hospitals would treat someone with NO insurance?
Private hospitals
Georgia HOSA website
www.georgiahosa.com
Hands of HOSA
the caring of each HOSA member
Trangle of HOSA
represents social, physical, and mental well-being.
Circle of HOSA
the continuity of health care.
Colors of HOSA
Navy blue, medical white, and maroon
A college degree of four or more years
Doctorate degree
a government agency authorizes individuals to work after education and passing state board test
Licensed
Continuing Education
ECU
Dermatologist
Hair, skin, and nails specialist
peditrician
specializes in children's health
Oncologist
a doctor who treats cancer
gastroenterologist
doctors who specialize in the internal stomach
Empathy
identify and understand another person's feelings
patience
tolerant and understanding
enthusiasm
you display a positive attitude
responsibility
a willingness to be held accountable for your actions.
self motavation
ability to begin or follow through a task
discretion
good judgment
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