Chapter 2 Med. Term. Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| The "P" in the SOAP Method stands for... | PLAN: The formulation of a course of action consistent with the assessment. Could be a treatment with medicine or a procedure. Could also consist of collecting further data to help arrive at a more accurate diagnosis. |
| Phlebotomist (fle-BAWT-oh-mist) | Trained in the removal of blood from the body for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. |
| The "S" in the SOAP Method stands for... | SUBJECTIVE: The problem in the patients own words. Includes the duration of the problem, the quality of the problem, and any exacerbating or relieving factors for that problem. |
| The "A" in the SOAP Method stands for... | ASSESSMENT: Formulation of a logical analysis. Could be a diagnosis, and identification of a problem, or a list of possibilities for the diagnosis, which is known as a differential diagnosis. |
| Radiologist (ray-dee-AWL-oh-just) | A physician specially trained in evaluating images of the body to diagnose illness or injury. |
| Patient Service Coordinator (PAY-shent SIR-vis coh-OR-dih-nay-tor) | Handles administrative tasks and coordinates patient care. |
| The "O" in the SOAP Method stands for... | OBJECTIVE: Collecting objective data. Compromises the patient's physical exam, any laboratory findings, and imaging studies performed at the visit. |
| Medical Transcriptionist (MED-ih-kal tranz-KRIP-shon-ist) | Trained in converting the voice-recorded dictations of health care providers into text format. |
| Pathologist (pah-THAWL-oh-jist) | A physician with special training in both evaluating the causes and effects of disease and in laboratory medicine. |
| Pharmacist (FAR-mah-sist) | Trained and licensed in preparing and dispensing medicine. |
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