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acute care - ANS-Health care that is provided for a relatively short time (days to weeks)
and is intended to diagnose and treat immediate health issue
acute illness - ANS-A sudden illness from which a person is expected to recover usually
within 3 months
chronic illness - ANS-an illness that begins gradually and is ongoing lasts longer than 3
months
End of life care/ palliative care - ANS-Service for clients and their families living with or
dying from progressive life-threatening illness.
Hospice - ANS-A type of palliative care that provides home, residential, or inpatient care
to a client who has a terminal diagnosis and is no longer seeking life-prolonging care.
outpatient - ANS-person who requires health care services but does not need to stay in
an institution for those services
respite care - ANS-Temporary care of a person who requires a high level of support,
care, and supervision. Gives caregivers a break.
scope of practice - ANS-a set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the
scope, or extent and limits, of the EMT's job
dietician - ANS-a health care professional who has training in nutrition and diet planning
occupational therapist - ANS-Focuses on rehabilitation; teaches clients skills needed to
perform ADLs
physician - ANS-Diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries
physiotherapist - ANS-Focuses on rehabilitation; assists with musculoskeletal
imparments; focuses on restoring function and preventing disability from illness or injury
RN (registered nurse) - ANS-Assesses; makes nursing diagnosis; plans implements,
and evaluates nursing care. Administers medications.
, RPN registered practical nurse - ANS-Provides care to individuals whose primary needs
relate to mental health etc.
social worker - ANS-Helps clients and families deal with social and emotional issues
related to illness and recovery
Support worker - ANS-Assists clients with personal care, family responsibilities, social
and recreational activities, and housekeeping or home management
The federal role of health care - ANS-Administering the Canada Health act a d providing
provincial funding
Providing direct delivery of health care services to specific groups, such as first nations
Developing and carrying out government policy
Transfering tax money to provinces
Primary Care - ANS-A doctor who provides general medical care and coordinates other
health care.
secondary care - ANS-Care by a physician (specialist) who can perform
out-of-the-ordinary procedures in outpatient facilities
Tertiary Care - ANS-highly complex care and therapy services from practitioners in a
hospital or overnight facility
Provincial role of health care - ANS-Finances and plans healthcare services
Medicare - ANS-Canada's national health insurance system, which publicly funds the
whole cost of medically necessary health services for permanent residents
5 criteria of the Canada health act - ANS-Comprehensiveness
Universality
Portability
Accessibility
And public administration
acute care - ANS-Health care that is provided for a relatively short time (days to weeks)
and is intended to diagnose and treat immediate health issue
acute illness - ANS-A sudden illness from which a person is expected to recover usually
within 3 months
chronic illness - ANS-an illness that begins gradually and is ongoing lasts longer than 3
months
End of life care/ palliative care - ANS-Service for clients and their families living with or
dying from progressive life-threatening illness.
Hospice - ANS-A type of palliative care that provides home, residential, or inpatient care
to a client who has a terminal diagnosis and is no longer seeking life-prolonging care.
outpatient - ANS-person who requires health care services but does not need to stay in
an institution for those services
respite care - ANS-Temporary care of a person who requires a high level of support,
care, and supervision. Gives caregivers a break.
scope of practice - ANS-a set of regulations and ethical considerations that define the
scope, or extent and limits, of the EMT's job
dietician - ANS-a health care professional who has training in nutrition and diet planning
occupational therapist - ANS-Focuses on rehabilitation; teaches clients skills needed to
perform ADLs
physician - ANS-Diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries
physiotherapist - ANS-Focuses on rehabilitation; assists with musculoskeletal
imparments; focuses on restoring function and preventing disability from illness or injury
RN (registered nurse) - ANS-Assesses; makes nursing diagnosis; plans implements,
and evaluates nursing care. Administers medications.
, RPN registered practical nurse - ANS-Provides care to individuals whose primary needs
relate to mental health etc.
social worker - ANS-Helps clients and families deal with social and emotional issues
related to illness and recovery
Support worker - ANS-Assists clients with personal care, family responsibilities, social
and recreational activities, and housekeeping or home management
The federal role of health care - ANS-Administering the Canada Health act a d providing
provincial funding
Providing direct delivery of health care services to specific groups, such as first nations
Developing and carrying out government policy
Transfering tax money to provinces
Primary Care - ANS-A doctor who provides general medical care and coordinates other
health care.
secondary care - ANS-Care by a physician (specialist) who can perform
out-of-the-ordinary procedures in outpatient facilities
Tertiary Care - ANS-highly complex care and therapy services from practitioners in a
hospital or overnight facility
Provincial role of health care - ANS-Finances and plans healthcare services
Medicare - ANS-Canada's national health insurance system, which publicly funds the
whole cost of medically necessary health services for permanent residents
5 criteria of the Canada health act - ANS-Comprehensiveness
Universality
Portability
Accessibility
And public administration
