2.1.1 PLTW Intro to biomedical science

Previous History

Includes information about any past health issues, procedures, medications, vaccinations, and previous hospital stays.

physical signs

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

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.

Social History

Addresses aspects of the patient's life, such as living situation, occupation, school, travel, and other activities that could have a direct or indirect impact on health.

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

chief complaint

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

Diagnosis

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

Patient Liason

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

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

Medical Student

person who studies to be a physician

pediatrician

physician specializing in the treatment of babies and children

non physician practitioners

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

Tact

Discretion and sensitivity in dealing with others. A doctor might exhibit tact when they choose their words carefully so as to not upset a patient when they must deliver bad news.

Family History

Includes medical information about the patient's close relatives. For example, a patient may have inherited a health condition that could place them at a higher risk of having many disorders—such as heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, certain cancers, or diabetes.

Nurse

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

Chronic

Persisting, long lasting illness

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.

Current history

Patient's chief complaint and any other current health issues, symptoms, and any treatments or tests the patient has recently had or is scheduled to have related to these conditions. Nutrition, allergies, medication, and health habits, such as exercise are also part of the patient's current history.

Empathy

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

Medical Technician

Uses sophisticated medical equipment, and has different responsibilities

Medical Assistant

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