Exam 5: Training and Developing the Organization

Approximately 59% of U.S. physicians are specialists.

Most dentists are in primary practice and are considered specialists.

Which health care professional provides the majority of care to patients?

An example of a specialist is:

Discuss the importance of allied health professionals in the healthcare industry.

Art therapists' patients have encountered mental or emotional issues; creating art may help patients explore their emotional issues and improve in many areas of their lives.

Matching -____________ examine people's eyes to diagnose vision problems

What is a surgical assistant?

The surgical assistant is a specialized nurse practitioner.

What is a hospitalist? Do you think a hospitalist has an important role in health care? Why or why not?

Matching -A ______________ is a physician that provides care to hospitalized patients. The hospitalist replaces a patient's primary care physician while the patient is hospitalized

Physicians who specialize in the care of hospitalized patients have been referred to as "nocturnists."

Describe the role of a physician assistant. Would you feel comfortable going to a physician assistant?

Family care practitioners are a category of called specialists, as are general internal medicine physicians and general pediatricians.

Where can health services administrators work?

A broad spectrum of skilled professionals that complement primary care providers are called:

Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are licensed patient attendants who work under the supervision of physicians and nurses. They answer patient call bells and assist patients in personal hygiene, bed change and meal orders.

The difference between a certified nurse midwife (CNM) and a certified midwife (CM)is:

Because of the aging of our population, what will occur in the healthcare industry?

Psychologists are employed in applied settings, such as business, industry, government, or nonprofit organizations and provide training, conduct research, design organizational systems, and act as advocates for psychology.