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Without medical terminology a medical assistant would not know what their colleagues are talking about when they give you information on a patient, they would not be able to write in a chart and would not have an overall basic understanding in medicine, this is the basis of language in medicine, that's why it is essential.
As a patient, it's important to have a basic level of health literacy so that you can understand the health care providers on whom you depend. In the health professions, a good understanding of medical terminology is critical to those participating in the health care team. Using precise language can help share information about assessment and treatment across the professions.
On AMA the patient and physician should be advised about the existence of computerized data both before and information is stored.
A patient has to sign a confidentiality agreement indicating whom may have access to the medical information and that is the main point. No one can legally have access to the patient information computerized or otherwise without express written consent from the patient.
r u taking medical terminology too?
Why is important to know medial terminology for the communication between the patient and you
To maintain patient safety, you should ask the speaker or writer directly if you are unsure about medical terminology.
Medical terminology studies help the paramedical to take a targeted medical history, understanding the history in whatever terms the patient provides. It allows for efficient communication with the rest of the health care team through written and verbal communication.
There is a danger if good medical and correct medical terminology is not used by physicians, nurses and medical transcriptionists. Imagine if someone put hypoglycemia instead of hyperglycemia on a chart. A patient could be given too much insulin and be killed or put into a coma. Any incorrect understanding of the sugar levels and the disease can cause severe and possibly permanent problems. And if a person entered a disease the patient did not have then that patient could be subjected to severe problems from incorrect treatment too.
It does not change; the directional terms are given in relation to the anatomical position, not the patient position.
It's possible that they may use phrasing or terminology that is more common or familiar to their generation, which may differ from your own. It's important to be patient and open to understanding their perspective to have effective communication.
Medical terminology is important so that professionals can easily understand what is going on with a patient. If you are a medical professional, your job will be much easier if you know medical terms.