Healthcare Terms and Definitions

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What are patient portals?

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Let patients log into a patient portal to see their personal health information, test results, visit notes, and patient education.

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What is point-of-service?

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A health insurance plan based on lower medical costs but with limited choices.

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What do gynecologists specialize in?

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Female reproductive system and fertility disorders.

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What is Scope of Practice?

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Duties that can be performed based on education, training, and experience.

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What is reciprocity?

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Allows a resident licensee of one reciprocal state to obtain a license in another reciprocal state.

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What is endorsement?

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The process by which a state or territory grants a license to an applicant who is licensed in good standing at the equivalent designation in another jurisdiction.

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What is managed care?

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A system used by private and public insurance plans to control health care costs and improve preventive care for patients.

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What do dermatologists specialize in?

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Conditions of the skin.

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What do hematologists specialize in?

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Blood and blood-producing organs; care for patients with anemia, leukemia, and lymphomas.

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What is standard of care?

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The care that you provide at the highest level you can within your scope of practice.