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ancillary
ancillary services and alternative therapies
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| urgent cares | provide an alternative to the emergency department. they cost less, have a shorter waiting time, and are conveniently located. most have flexible hours and offer walk-ins. |
| laboratory services | perform diagnostic testing on blood, bodily fluids, and other types of specimens to conclude a diagnosis for the provider. |
| diagnostic imaging | machines such as x-ray equipment, ultrasound machines, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and computerized tomography take images of body parts to further diagnosis. |
| occupational therapy | assist patients who have conditions that disable them developmentally, emotionally, mentally, or physically. this helps the patient compensate for loss of functions and help rebuild to a functional level. |
| physical therapy | assist patients in regaining mobility and improving strength and range of motion, often impaired by an accident, injury, or as a result of a disease. |
| Acupuncture | involves pricking the skin or tissues with needles to relieve pain an treat various physical, mental and emotional conditions. |
| chiropractic | medicine diagnoses and treats mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, particularly the spine. |
| dietary supplements | contain one or more dietary ingredients including vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals. a plant or a part of a plant is used for its flavor, scent, or potential therapeutic properties. |
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