Basic Healthcare Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 2. A written order from a healthcare provider for medication or treatment.
  2. 6. A patient who stays in a hospital overnight or longer for treatment.
  3. 7. The amount and frequency of medication prescribed to a patient.
  4. 8. The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in the body, causing illness.
  5. 10. A situation requiring immediate medical attention.
  6. 11. The management and care given to a patient to combat a disease or condition.
  7. 13. A system of financial protection for health-related costs.
  8. 14. The identification of a disease or condition based on symptoms and tests.
  9. 15. An immune system reaction to a substance that is usually harmless.
Down
  1. 1. An individual receiving medical care or treatment.
  2. 3. The process of directing a patient to a specialist or another provider for further care.
  3. 4. Permission given by a patient for a medical procedure or treatment.
  4. 5. A scheduled meeting with a healthcare professional.
  5. 9. Physical or mental signs that indicate a condition or disease.
  6. 12. A medical or surgical operation performed to diagnose or treat a condition.