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A 3 page research paper that, first of all, defines numerous terms used in nursing and in hospital environments. Then the writer briefly discusses issues having to do with patient confidentiality and good handover of patient care. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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that contains liquid or semisolid matter. narc: an abbreviation for narcotics. gastric: pertaining to or originating within the stomach. neuro: having to do with the brain or the nervous
system (Medical Dictionary). From the table on hospital terms: 1. Ortho: A prefix that means "straight or erect" ("Medical Terms"). Orthopedics is the study of the musculoskeletal system and these
patients have problems with bones, joints, etc. 2. ED: An abbreviation that refers to the Emergency Department--Patients in the ED have injuries or conditions that need immediate attention.
3.OT: An online medical dictionary defines OT as a prefix that means ear ("Medical Terms"), but within the context of hospital use, it may mean Occupational Therapy, which aids patients
in recovering lost skills. 4. Paediatric: A term that refers to the section of the hospital that addresses the medical needs of children and adolescents. 5. Maternity: The part of
the hospital devoted to women giving birth and to newborn care. 6. Radiology: This is where trained technicians take x-rays or perform other types of technological tests involving radiation.
7. Out patients: Patients who are treated, but not admitted to the hospital. 8.HITH-Hospital in the Home, this service is offered to patients as cost-effective alternative to hospital admittance.
9.Surg: Patients recovering from some form of surgery. 10. Med: Patients recovering from some form of illness. 11. ICU-Intensive Care Unit 12. Pathology: The study of disease, defined as
"that branch of medicine which treats...the essential nature of disease" ("Medical Terms"). A hospital pathologist is an expert "at interpreting microscopic views of body tissues" ("Medical Terms"). 13. CCU
- Coronary Care Unit, treats patients who are suffering from heart disease. 14.Same Day Procedure Unit: Specializes in treating out patients. 15. Psych: An abbreviation for "psychology," treats patients
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