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Healthcare Industry

Subject : industries
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1. Irregular heartbeats caused by a malfuncton of the electrical system of the heart.






2. Decomposition of animal matter that results in a foul smell.






3. The use of telecommunications in the practice of medicne - in which great distances can exist between healthcare professinals - colleagues - patients -and students.






4. A term descrining the type of medicine that is based on the theory that disturbances in the musculoskeletal system affect other bodily parts - causing many disorders that can be corrected by various manipulative techiques in conjuction with conventio






5. A concept of care that involves health professionals and volunteers who provide medical - psychological - and spiritual suport to terminally ill patients and their loved ones.






6. Any contact between a healthcare provider and a patient that results in treatment or evaluation of the patient's condition; it is not limited to in-person contract.






7. A term used to contrast homeopathic medicine with mainstream medicine; allopathic medicine supposedly is characterized by an effort to counteract the symptoms of a disease by administration of treatments taht produce effects opposite to the symptoms.






8. An alternative to conventional medicine in which holistic methods are used - as well as herbs and natural supplements - with the belief that the body will heal itself. Naturopathich physicians currently can be licensedin 15 states - Puerto Rico - and






9. Slight misalignments of the vertebrae or a partial dislocation.






10. Totally lacking in something of need.






11. The experience of seeming to have direct communication with God or ultimate reality.






12. A medical discipline that focuses on the nervus system and involveds manual adjustment of the verebral column to affect the nervous system - and thereby treat various disorders well as to promote patient wellness.






13. Related to or concerned with all of the systems of the body rather than breaking it down into parts.






14. The separation into pieces and exposure of parts for scientific examination.






15. A variety of therapeutic or preventative healthcare practices that are alternatives to mainstream medicine - such as chiropractic - homeopathy - naturopathy - and herbal medicine.






16. Able to walk about and not be bedridden.






17. Items or indicators used as a measure of quality or compliance with a statutory or accrediting body's policies and regulations.






18. Technology dealing with the design - construction - and operation of robots in automation.






19. A type of alternative medicine that attempts to stimulate the body to recover itself; a system of therapy based on the concept that disease can be treated with minute doses of drugs thought capble of producing the same symptoms in healthy people as t






20. An important point or group of statistic values that -when evaluated - indicate the quality of care provided in a healthcare facility.






21. Existing in - belonging to - or determined by factors present in an individual since birth.






22. Quoted by way of example - authority - or proof or mentioned formally in commendation or praise.






23. Groups of medical reviewers contracted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to ensure quality control and the medical necessity of services provided by a facility.






24. The use of telecommunications devices to enhance and improve the results of radiologic procedures.






25. Identification of the severity of patients' conditions and the allocation of treatment according to a system of priorities - which is designed to maximize the number of survivors and provide treatment for the sickest patients first.






26. The process through which an organization is recognized for adherence to a group of standards that meet or exceed the expectations of the accrediting agency.






27. The process of assessing and planing patient care - incluing referral and follow-up - to ensure continuity of care and quality management.






28. The process by which something is made impure - unclean - or unfit for use by the introduction of unwholesome or undesirable elements.






29. Having no effect - adverse or otherwise; harmless.






30. An enzymatically controlled transformation of an organic compound.






31. Things that contribute to comfort - enjoyment or conveince.






32. Coming into being or use.






33. The act of extending professional or medical privileges to an individual; the process of verifying and evaluation that person's credentials.






34. Systematic expositions or arguments in writing -including a methodic discussion of the facts and principles involved and the conclusions reached.






35. Allowing a healthcare professional to practice within a specific facility.






36. Charged with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury according to due process of law.






37. An individual who makes an active effort to promote human welfare.






38. A condition in which most people in a country - a number of countries - or a geographic area are affected.