allopathic
a system of medical practice that treats disease by the use of remedies, such as medications and surgery, to produce effects different from those caused by the disease under treatment; medical doctors (MD) and osteopaths (DO) practice allopathic medicina; also called conventional medicine.
complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)
a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered to be a part of conventional medicine. Complementary medicine is used in combination with conventional medicine (allopathic or osteopathic); alternative medicine is used instead of conventional medicine.
concientious
meticulous, careful
contamination
The process by which something becomes harmful or unusable through contact with something unclean.
critical thinking
The constant practice of considering all aspects of a situation when deciding what to believe or what to do.
demeanor
behavior towards others; outward manner.
detrimental
harmful
holistic
A form of healing that considers the whole person (i.e., body, mind, spirit, and emotions) in individual treatment plans.
hospice
A concept of care that involves health professionals and volunteers who provide medical, psychological, and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their loved ones.
indicator
An important point or group of statistical values that, when evaluated, indicates the quality of care provided in a healthcare facility.
Initiative
the ability to determine what needs to be done and to take action on your own.
integrity
adhering to ethical standards or right conduct standards.
learning style
The way an individual perceives and processes information to learn new material.
mnemonic
A learning device (e.g., an image, a rhyme, or a figure of speech) that a person uses to help him or her remember information.
morale
emotional or mental condition with respect to cheerfulness and confidence
negligence
failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances; such conduct falls below the standards of behavior established by law for the protection of others against the unreasonable risk of harm
overlearn
to learn or memorize beyond the point of proficiency or immediate recall
patient navigator
A person who identifies patients' needs and barriers and assists by coordinating care and identifying community and healthcare resources to meet the needs. may be called a care coordinator.
percieving
How an individual looks at information and sees it as real.
processing
How an individual internalizes new information and makes it his or her own.
Reflection
the process of thinking about new information so as to create new ways of learning
reliable
dependable; able to be trusted
Triage
the process of sorting patients to determine madical need and the priority of care