10 Physician Assistant vocab

Psychiatry

• A medical specialty focused on physical health.

• A medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, study, and treatment of mental disorders.

• A branch of medicine that deals with infectious diseases.

• A field of medicine that specializes in surgical procedures.

Pediatrics

• A branch of medicine that involves the medical care and treatment of infants, children, and adolescents.

• A field focused on the surgical treatment of adults.

• A specialty that deals with the care of elderly patients.

• A branch of medicine that focuses on mental health in teenagers.

Gynecology

• The medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system and the treatment of associated disorders.

• A branch of medicine that focuses on male reproductive health.

• The study of the aging process in women.

• A surgical specialty that deals with the treatment of heart diseases.

Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE)

• A standardized examination that graduates of accredited physician assistant programs must pass to achieve certification (PA-C credential).

• An exam for medical doctors to assess their knowledge in various specialties.

• A test for nursing graduates to obtain their licenses.

• A certification exam for physical therapists to validate their skills.

Geriatrics

• A branch of medicine that deals with the health and care of older adults, aiming to promote health by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities in elderly people.

• A field focused on the health of children and adolescents.

• A specialty that addresses the health needs of pregnant women.

• A discipline that studies the aging process and its effects on human health.

Family Practice

• A medical specialty focused on surgery and trauma care.

• A broad medical specialty that provides comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families across all ages, sexes, diseases, and parts of the body.

• A specialty that only treats children and adolescents.

• A field of medicine that deals exclusively with mental health issues.

Emergency Medicine

• A medical specialty that focuses on urgent and immediate healthcare needs to prevent death or serious disability.

• A field of medicine that deals with long-term patient care and rehabilitation.

• A branch of medicine that specializes in surgical procedures and operations.

• A type of medicine that focuses on preventive care and wellness.

Primary Care

• Healthcare provided by specialists for complex health issues.

• Healthcare provided by physicians or physician assistants as the first point of contact for patients, addressing a wide range of health issues.

• Healthcare provided exclusively in hospitals for emergency situations.

• Healthcare focused solely on preventive measures and wellness programs.

Internal Medicine

• A medical specialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases.

• A branch of medicine that deals with surgical procedures.

• A field dedicated to pediatric care and childhood diseases.

• A specialty that focuses on mental health and psychiatric disorders.

Middle-Level Health Workers

• Healthcare providers, such as physician assistants, who deliver a wide range of clinical services under the supervision of physicians.

• Individuals who provide administrative support in healthcare settings.

• Doctors who specialize in surgical procedures.

• Nurses who only work in emergency rooms.