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intro to health ch 7 and 9 career in medicine
intro to health ch 7 and 9 career in healthcare
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02/23/2013

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what do physcians do on the job
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diagnose illness

prescribe and administer treatment

examine patients

medical histories

order,perform,and intepret diagnostic tests

counsel patients on diet,hygiene,preventative health care 

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what are some cons for medicine
Definition

long irregular hours

highly competative med school acceptance

expensive education

formal education and trainig requirements

4 years of undergrad

4 years of medical

3 to 8 years of internship and residency

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what are some of the pros for medicine
Definition

highest earning potential

good job oppoortunties

career stability 

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what is the difference between an MD and DO
Definition

MD's = allopathic

DO's= osteopathic 

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t or f both DO's and MD's use all accepted methods of treatment including drugs and surgery
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true
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t or f DO's place a special empahsis on the body's muscloskeletal system,preventative medicine,and holistic  patient care
Definition
true
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t or f DO's can  practice family medicine,internal medicine,or general pediatrics
Definition
true
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what are the specialities in Medicine
Definition

Anesthology

family medcine

internal medicine

pediatrics

obestrucs and gynecolgy

psychistry

surgery

immunology,cardiology,dermatology,emergency medicine,gastroenterology,opthalmology,pathology,radiology,pulmnology,infectious disease 

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where do physcians work
Definition

12 percent self employed

53 percent in group practices

19 percent in hospitals

federal,state,local gov't educational services and outpatient care centers 

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t of f there will be an expected increase in jobs over 65,000 in 2008 to 800k in 2018
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true
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what was the median income of physcians in 2009
Definition
200k
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t or f physicians practicing in medical specialities earned on avg about 400 k
Definition
true
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what do EMT/paramedics do
Definition
EMT/paramedics care for and transport the sick and injured to a medical facility
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t or f paramedics/EMT work both indoors and outdoors and have heavy lifiting,kneeling,bending
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true
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t or f EMT/paramedics have noise induced hearing loss and maybe exposed to diseases HEP B,AIDS,and violence from mental patients
Definition
true
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t or f EMT/paramedics have stressful work situations sometimes involving life or death situations
Definition
true
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where do EMT's / paramedics work
Definition

45 % in hospitals

29 % gov't

20 % hospitals 

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what are the legal requirements for EMT/Paramedics
Definition
workers must complete a formal training and certification process
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where is the training offered for EMT
Definition

EMT-basic

EMT-intermediate

EMT-paramedic  

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t or f all 50 states require certfication for each of the EMT levels
Definition
true
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t or f registration is required with the NREMT at some or all levels of certification
Definition
true
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t or f EMT and paramedics must recertify every 2 years
Definition
true
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t or f employment opportunties are good in EMT/Paramedic field and increase by 19 percent through 2018
Definition
true
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what was the hourly wage for EMT/paramedics
Definition
14.10 an hour
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t or f paramedics can become supervisors,operation managers,administrative directors,or executive directors of emergency services
Definition
true
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what do dentists do
Definition

diagnose and treat problems with teeth and tissues in te mouth

instruct on aspects of dental care

remove tooth decay,fill cavities,examine xrays,place sealents on teeth,straighten teeth,repair teeth corrective surgery

extract teeth

make models

administer anesthetics and write prescriptions

Term
where do dentists work
Definition

solo practiitioners

partners or associate dentists

flexible hours 

no retirement age 

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what are the requirements for dentists
Definition

graduate from an accrediated dental school

pass written and practical examinations

all 50 states require dentists to be liscensed

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what is the expected job growth for dentists
Definition
growth by 16% through 2018
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t or f job prospects are good for dentists due to the large number of dentists expected to retire
Definition
true
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what was the median annual wage for dentists in 2008
Definition
142,870 k
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what are the job tasks for dental hygenists
Definition

examine and clean teeth

provide preventive dental care

teach patients

take and develop dental x rays

administer local anesthics and gas place and carve filling materials,temporay fillings,periodontal dressings,remove sutures,smooth and polish metal restorations

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t or f job growth for dental hygenists is expected to grow  36 percent through 2018
Definition
true
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what was the median annual wage for dental hygenists in 2008
Definition
66,570
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t or f the middle 50 percent for dental hygeneists earned between 55,220 and 78,990
Definition
true
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t or f the lowest 10 percent for dental hygeneists earned less than 44,180
Definition
true
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t or f the highest 10 percent for dental hygeneists earned  more than 91,470
Definition
true
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what are the legal and education requirements for dental hygeneists
Definition

must be liscensed in state in which they can practice

degree from an accreditated dental hygene school

high school dipolma and college entrance test scores 

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t or f dental hygeneists have room to grow with teaching in a dental hygiene program,working in public health,or working in a coporate setting
Definition
true
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