The use of abbreviations in the medical field has recently become a major issue and a national concern as a cause of medication or other life-threatening errors. Medical errors have been determined to be the eighth most common cause of patient deaths in the United States (Nordenberg‚ 200). When dealing with medical information and a person ’s life‚ accurate and understandable written or computerized documentation is of utmost importance. Eliminating abbreviations can reduce errors because this
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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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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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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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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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Recognize‚ define‚ pronounce‚ and spell the terms related to the pathology‚ and diagnostic and treatment proceedures of the muscular system | THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM: In this module you will learn to recognize‚ define‚ spell‚ and pronounce a number of medical terms. You will also be tested on information found in the topics below. Also study Chapter Four of your book for more information on these topics. Topics: Major Structures | Related Word Roots | Primary Functions | Muscles | my/o‚ myos/o |
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Abstract Medical errors and the quality problems to which they lead harm millions of Americans each year. If we are to reduce errors and improve quality substantially‚ we must create systems and care processes that anticipate inevitable human errors and either prevent them or compensate for them before they cause harm. Formidable barriers now stand in the way of progress. Success will require a multifaceted strategy‚ including public education‚ government investment and regulation‚ payment system
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Benefits of Medical Abbreviations There are many benefits of medical abbreviations. One benefit of medical abbreviations is how much easier it makes it to read a chart. This speeds up the process by knowing the abbreviations and the use of them. It is nice to simplify things by using medical abbreviations when it is a busy day. The other reason to use medical abbreviations is so that only the medical personnel will know what is being described. It is a very efficient way of maintaining a patient’s
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Medical Terminology 1 Medical Terminology words/terms which make up the language of medicine Majority of terms are based in Latin or Greek Serves as a Universal Language Medical terms are broken down into FOUR word parts: 1. Stem/Root = gives the essential meaning of the term 2. Prefix = added to the beginning of the term 3. Suffix = placed after a word 4. Linking or Combining Vowels = connects roots to suffixes or roots to other words Word Building Involves two steps: 1
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According to Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (2000)‚ “medical errors are responsible for injury in as many as 1 out of every 25 hospital patients; an estimated 48‚000-98‚000 patients die from medical errors each year. Errors in health care have been estimated to cost more than $5 million per year in a large teaching hospital‚ and preventable health care-related errors cost the economy from $17 to $29 billion each year”. In addition to the monetary cost of errors‚ the physical and psychological
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