Terminology in the medical field can be intimidating when all you see is a big word that doesn’t seem to make much sense. One of the most influential lessons I learned about medical terminology is how to break down different words into their respective parts; this aided the learning process substantially. The ability to distinguish the different word parts and recognizing what they mean makes remembering their definitions much more apparent – it is a beneficial skill when it comes to learning new…
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Medical Terminology was the most challenging and, also the most rewarding class I ever experience. Once you master the parts of medical terminology, it becomes easier to determine the correct procedure codes. My method to understanding terms was to make flashcards with parts of words. An example of a flashcard I created for studying was –logy which means the study of. I brought the cards to class each and everyday to review. During my experience in medical terminology, I also made cards for words…
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Medical Billing and Coding entails professionals that process patient data which includes treatment records and insurance information. They must code a patient's diagnosis (primary, secondary, etc) as well as payment requests from the patient's insurance company. Medical billers and coders must learn and use medical terminology in order to process these diagnoses. Medical terminology is the uniformed language in the healthcare world which allows healthcare professionals, regardless of specific field…
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Cassie O’Neill Hoarding Disorder Brookdale Community College HESC 105 Medical Terminology Before introducing my topic of hoarding disorder, Id like to say that most people tend to collect various items that match their interest. However, hoarders are considered to the extremists. The avid collectors are mostly proud of their possessions and tend to demonstrate them. Yet, it should be remembered the line between collecting and hoarding is rather blurred, especially, at an early age. Hoarding…
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hCG= (human chorionic gonadotropin) is a hormone produced during pregnancy that is made by the developing placenta after conception, and later by the placental component syncytiotrophoblast. Fertilization= is the union of a humanoid egg and sperm, usually occurring in the ampulla of the uterine tube. The result of this union is the production of a zygote, or fertilized egg, initiating prenatal development Pituitary gland= A small oval endocrine gland attached to the base of the vertebrate brain…
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Medical Terminology is important because it is the primary language and communication between healthcare professional and the healthcare industry. It is essential to learn medical terminology in order to effectively provide the proper care and treatment to the patient. As I mention before medical terminology is the primary language amongst physician and healthcare providers. This language is standard and helps physicians to determine how they will diagnosis the patient’s illness accurately. Because…
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OBJECTIVE Looking for a position as a medical assistant in a medical facility where I can continue to develop and enhance my hand on skills and knowledge in the medical field. Education Medical Office Assistant Certificate Douglas College June 2017 • Professionally prepared, formatted, and proofread medical transcription from dictation using medical terminology appropriately • Used EMR for patient registration, patient history, scheduling, referral letters, charting and billing within the…
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Natasha Abdulaziz Medical Term Summer 2015 Medical Terminology Paper Outline 1. Introduction a. General introduction about the use of medical language b. The importance of understanding the language c. Then transition into talking about root, combining vowels, and suffix d. Can give a brief medical story with medical words 2. 2nd paragraph talk about the suffix a. You always start from the suffix which is at the end of the word (cite) b. Give example of a word such as –logy (study of) 3…
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BUSN 2230 Office Management BUSN 2240 Business Administrative Assistant Internship I BUSN 2300 Medical Terminology BUSN 2310 Anatomy and Terminology for the Medical Administrative Assistant BUSN 2320 Medical Document Processing/Transcription BUSN 2330 Advanced Medical Document Processing/Transcription BUSN 2340 Medical Administrative Procedures BUSN 2350 Computerized Medical Office Skills BUSN 2370 Medical Office Billing/Coding/Insurance Offered at the Augusta, Waynesboro, and Thomson campuses and…
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Aliff’s ability to work with clients, her own personal hygiene and the importance for a dental office to know her oral hygiene How Mrs. Aliff handles an office environment and working with others, and lastly the importance of understanding medical terminology in both written and oral communication. In each category Mrs. Aliff has one to two questions about each category that she provides me answers for. Your Ability To Work With Patients Question: Are you capable of working with both children…
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