safety‚ prescribers need to avoid such specifically dangerous abbreviations and phrases.” (www.jointcommission.org/SentinelEvents/SentinelEventAlert/sea_23.htm) Simple electronic prescription programs can eliminate errors caused by handwriting and transcription errors‚ assist with dosing‚ and provided quick access to drug information. (http://jaapa.com/issues/j20040201/articles/0204wmederrors.html) 2. Should written policies be developed for abbreviation usages? If yes‚ what should the policies contain
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A major aspect of the debate over abortion concerns the use of terminology. In keeping with Just Facts’ Standards of Credibility‚ this research uses language that is clear and precise. Thus‚ phrases such as "pro-life" and "pro-choice" are replaced by words that articulate specific positions. Perhaps the largest point of contention involving terminology is the label applied to what or who is being aborted. Those who think abortion should be generally illegal often use the terms "unborn child" and
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CENTURY Robert Kaplan makes a compelling argument in his book‚ “The Coming Anarchy‚” that global environmental and social factors such as resource depletion‚ overpopulation‚ crime‚ and tribalism are the most pressing national security issues in the 21st century. He cites numerous examples of crime‚ war‚ and destitution in failing states of West Africa as well as protracted conflicts in the Balkans‚ and Central Asia. However‚ the environmental and social factors described by Kaplan are not security
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Survey of the Animal Industry | | | | | Unit 1 - Animal Terminology | | | | | Case Study 1 - 20 Points | | | | | | | | | | | 1. Complete the table for the animal terminology. (5 Ponits) | | | | | | | | | Species | Newborn | Young | Adult | Castrated | Term | | | Male | Male | | | | | | | | | Cattle | calf | bull calf | bull | steer | bovine | Sheep | lamb | ram lamb | ram | wether | ovine | Swine | pigglet | showt | boar | Barrow | porcine
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In my paper I will be discussing what medical terminology is‚ where it came from‚ and how it is applied to medical assistant careers as well as how it is applied to medical administration careers. I will give examples of the importance of medical terminology and specific examples of where medical careers use medical terminology on a day to day basis. I will also give a brief summary and definition of what medical terminology stands for. After reading my paper you should have a good concept of medical
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Module 4 Objectives On completion of this module you should be able to: 1. Describe the functions and structures of the muscular system including muscle fibers‚ fascia‚ tendons‚ and the three types of muscles. | 2. Recognize‚ define‚ spell‚ and pronounce the terms related to muscle movements and how muscles are named. | 3. Recognize‚ define‚ pronounce‚ and spell the terms related to the pathology‚ and diagnostic and treatment proceedures of the muscular system | THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM:
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Sarah Hampton Medical Terminology & Coding Medical Terminilogy Report Medical terminology is a language for accurately describing the human body and associated components‚ conditions‚ processes and process in a science-based manner. Medical terminology is important in the medical field because it allows healthcare professionals to interact at all levels and details of the patients can be discussed with ease. The benefits of knowing medical terminology are that one can document faster
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Medical Terminology Medical Terminology has a history in Latin and Greek languages. Many of the terms used back in the days are used today resulting in new medical concepts regarding disease‚ treatment and containment. Medical records were all written by hand‚ which allowed for books to be created. Many of the medical terminology terms that we use today is credited to Hippocrates‚ who is said to be the “father of medicine”‚ and Claudius Galen‚ one of the most well-known doctors in the Roman Empire
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IT460 Unit 1 Project Kaplan University JAD (Joint Application Development) is a methodology which uses customer involvement. The development team works together with the customer to develop the processes that the software will support and develop the processes as to work directly with the customer’s business needs. The JAD approach was developed due to the ineffectiveness of the technique of interviewing stakeholders individually to identify requirements. The technique focused on individual
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Medical Terminology Kanzata A. Pendell Medical Terminology In this paper I will define what medical terminology is‚ where it came from‚ and the importance of correct knowledge of medical terminology. I will only define what makes up medical terms but I will also give you examples. Importance‚ History and Origins Medical terminology is a language that is mainly used in the medical and insurance world. It is used to describe the human body and associated components‚ conditions‚ process and procedures
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