Interpreting Medical Terminology

• The accumulation of blood within the cranium, due either to head trauma or flaws in the cerebral vasculature

Hello Mrs. Goldman, this is Krystal from the orthopedic office regarding your office visit with Dr. Mitchell. I see you were interested in finding out more information about your office note. Below I have clarified your medical break down of your clinic note.

Medical terminology has a long and rich history that evolved in great measure from the Latin and Greek languages. “It is estimated that about three-fourths of our medical terminology is of Greek origin.”(Banay) “Latin accounts for the majority of root words in the English language.” (Fallon).

The effects of words are powerful. Words have a tendency to lose their power and meaning in translation such as when people text message instead of writing their message out in plain English. When People text message they seems to be telling the world that I am in a hurry and you better interpret this message as close to the meaning as possible. The strength of the meaning is watered down in the translation process, which makes it take on a new meaning. The method of translating words is the key to maintaining the strength of the

In the book, entitled Style: Lessons in clarity and grace, Joseph Williams and Joseph Bizup discussed unclear writing and ways to resolve unclear writing. Williams & Bizup posited that the standard language rules for English commenced from geography and economics. While other rules, came about due to the need for efficiency. Regardless of the reason, the rules came into existence, there are several grammatical rules that affect writing the standard English language. Williams & Bizup attributed clear writing as the choice of the author and correctly, using grammar rules, aids in writing clearly.

CYANOTIC: A patient who has cyanosis, or a slight bluish discoloration of the skin due to the presence of abnormal amounts of reduced hemoglobin in the blood

In my paper I will be discussing what medical terminology is, where it came from, and how it is applied to medical assistant careers as well as how it is applied to medical administration careers. I will give examples of the importance of medical terminology and specific examples of where medical careers use medical terminology on a day to day basis. I will also give a brief summary and definition of what medical terminology stands for. After reading my paper you should have a good concept of medical terminology’s importance, use, and why medical terminology is not just applied to medical assisting jobs but also why it is important for medical administration employees to also be familiar and have a good grasp on medical terminology.

Diction is important. Word choice is key to a flawless paper. If people use words of little significance, takes away from the paper. I found using a thesaurus to find a better word is a great way to spice up a paper and make it a more interesting read. In past papers I have wrote this year, I have used words such as: plethora, incident, endorsed, anguish, depletes, culprit, institute, ratiocination. Using notable and worthy words can impact the paper completely. It can make or break a paper. Lack of diction would result in a boring, uncreative paper that

Hi my name is Dr. Allen and I am from the Pediatric Orthopedic Department. Today I want educate you on the most common diseases and conditions that we see here in this department. Our first condition we will discuss is Kyphosis (curvature of the spine). Kyphosis (curvature of the spine) is a condition in which the curve in the spine is measuring 50 degrees or greater. Kyphosis (curvature of the spine) can be congenital (present at birth) or it can be something that develops later in life. If a child is not born with the curvature in the spine, the cause of Kyphosis (curvature of the spine), can be a number of things ranging from Spina bifida (split spine), Osteogenesis

Some authors have a limited vocabulary due to upbringing; this alters how people view the message intended. When speaking about her mother, Tan states, “Some of my friend tell me they understand 50 percent of what my mother says.” (Tan, 1990, Para. 7) There are moments in communication where meaning can falter because of a lack of words to utilize. Tan also makes this point when transcribing words

In writing, one of the most important elements is the words used to get the point across or convey a

Precise vocabulary is using the right word at the right time within a book. Using precise vocabulary should create an experience or an image for the reader, however these words do not need to be complex or fancy (Tunnell, 2008, p. 21). ‘My Two Blankets’ uses suitable vocabulary for the age group it is aimed at. “When I went out, it was like standing under a waterfall of strange sounds” is a good example of precise vocabulary as it creates an image for the reader. The authors could have used simple words to explain that the girl was surrounded with strange sounds, but the use of complex words adds to the image of the story.

A medical setting in which a patient feels safe and secure is more likely to create the conditions in which optimal outcomes can be achieved. Part of helping to ensure a patient feels secure is addressing the communication barriers between the provider and the patient. Some of these barriers arise from the use of professional jargon. Surgeons, Physicians, Nurses, etc. work at a fast pace to make sure that every patient is attended to. As this is their profession, medical jargon is used frequently when communicating to each other, figuring out a diagnosis, and coming up with a treatment plan for the patient. But this medical jargon creates a barrier between the healthcare professional and the patient. There can be misunderstandings between the patient and the professional when it comes to diagnoses and treatment plans due to the communication barrier. The professionals commonly use medical terminology to inform the patient of their status and a patient may simply nod their head to be polite. This nod does not necessarily mean that there is a mutual understanding, it could potentially mean that they are overwhelmed and don’t know how else to act in response to long confusing words being directed at them. This is dangerous because a patient could leave the facility not knowing how to appropriately take care of themselves after their procedure/diagnosis. Medical jargon has the potential to cause the patient and medical professional relationship to be both broken and

The Department’s Representative LB testified that the Appellant filed an application for MA and HCBS in February 2017. The Application was initially submitted electronically and then a paper application was received. The MA/HCBS combination application was initially denied for failure to provide verification of an emergency medical condition. The Department realized that the Appellant had case activity on two different record numbers therefore, requested new medical information and the application was reviewed again. The IMCW testified that on April 25, 2017, the medical information was received and sent to the Office of Long Term Living (OLTL) for a determination; the following day, they requested additional medical

The most important thing to consider is whether readers are making sense of what they are reading.