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specialists
medical doctors who handle specific medical conditions or specific
areas of the body
preventative care
actions that prevent the onset of disease or injury
inpatient care
care that requires the patient to stay at a facility overnight; usually
required in the case of serious injury or illness
outpatient care
care that allows a patient to get their treatment and return home the
same day
health insurance
a plan in which private companies or government programs pay for
all or part of a person's medical costs
,premium
the periodic fee charged for medical insurance
deductible
a base amount that a person must pay out-of-pocket before their
medical insurance will begin covering a medical service
managed care plans
health insurance plans that emphasize preventative care and offer
reduced charges for patients in an effort to control costs
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)
a managed care plan where members have low premiums and low
out-of-pocket expenses but can only see doctors who have signed
an agreement with the organization
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
a managed care plan where members have low premiums but high
out-of-pocket expenses if they choose doctors who are outside the
organization
Point Of Service (POS)
a managed care plan where members have high premiums and high
out-of-pocket expenses if they choose doctors who are outside the
organization
,medical history
comprehensive information about all of one's immunizations and
health problems to date
health fraud
the sale of products or services that claim to prevent or cure health
problems but are actually worthless
malpractice
failure by a medical professional to meet accepted standards
consumer advocates
people or groups, such as the Consumers Union, that deal with
solving consumer issues, educating the public, and exposing fraud
public health
a community-wide effort to monitor and promote the welfare of the
population
epidemiology
the scientific study of patterns of disease in a population
World Health Organization (WHO)
an international United Nations agency that aims to resolve global
health problems like disease and pollution
, Red Cross
an international organization that provides emergency aid to victims
of war, disease, and natural disasters
physical activity
any form of movement that causes one's body to use energy
physical fitness
the ability to carry out tasks and have enough reserve energy to
respond to unexpected demands
sedentary lifestyle
a way of life that involves little physical activity; this can have many
negative health effects