Vocabulary Exercise: Basic Health Care Language
Complete the worksheet according to the following guidelines:
• In the space provided, write each term's definition as used in health care. You must define the term in your own words; do not simply copy the definition from a textbook.
• In the space provided after each term's definition, provide an explanation that illustrates the importance of the skill, concept, procedure, organization, or tool to which the term refers. In your explanation, you may wish to consider the following:
o How has it influenced health care?
o Why is it important to understand the appropriate application of the term or concept?
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Term
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Definition in your own words
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Use the term in a sentence as it applies to the health care industry.
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Treatment
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Prevention
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Provider
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Ambulatory
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Copayment
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Inpatient
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Outpatient
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As you progress through your program, you are encouraged to continue to use your weekly vocabulary exercises to build a master glossary as a quick reference guide to use in your coursework and in your health care career.