Acidosis and alkalosis are names for acid and base imbalance respectively.
Little Old Lady. Just used to refer to a patient not an official medical term.
Medical account receivables refers to the department that is responsible for collecting payments from the patient's insurance provider, without this department, the patient would have to pay the bills and then get reimbursements from their insurance company.
In sociology, AMA can refer to "Against Medical Advice," where a patient refuses or ignores medical advice given by healthcare professionals. This term is often used in the context of healthcare decision-making and patient autonomy.
A medical emergency is one where a patient's life is at stake. Some examples of medical emergencies include cardiac arrest, stroke and severe injuries.
The word initial could mean a few things in medical terms. It could refer to the initials of the degree a doctor has, or could refer to the first tests a patient may be required in order to get a diagnosis.
The word "oxygen" has the same chemical meaning in medical and non-medical terms. "Oxygen" may also refer to supplemental oxygen giving to a patient, or a measurement of oxygen levels in the blood.
physiological characters are those that refer to function of parts, such as rolling of the tongue, blood clotting or color vision.
RA is a HCPCS modifier which means: Replacement of a DME (durable medical equipment) item. Also, depending on the bill type (such as a patient invoice) this can refer to Rheumatoid Arthritis.
The noun form of the word "patient" is "patience." While "patient" can refer to a person receiving medical care, "patience" describes the quality of being able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.
The medical initials PBR can stand for "Patient's Bill of Rights," which outlines the rights and responsibilities of patients within a healthcare system. It may also refer to "Post-Blood Recovery," a term related to monitoring a patient's condition after a blood transfusion. Context is important, as abbreviations can have different meanings in various medical settings.
The reimbursement chain in medical transcription refers to the process where healthcare providers document patient encounters accurately, which is used to generate claims for insurance companies to reimburse for services rendered. This chain involves translating patient information into codes for billing purposes and ensuring that all documentation supports the medical necessity of services provided.
The word that means to give as a treatment is "administer." It is commonly used in medical contexts to refer to the act of providing medication or therapy to a patient.