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- 1. An APRN who provides reproductive, prenatal, labor, delivery, and postpartum care.
- 10. Nurse who teaches and trains future nurses or healthcare staff.
- 11. An APRN who provides anesthesia and related care before, during, and after procedures.
- 13. Also called an MD; a physician trained in allopathic or traditional Western medicine.
- 14. Supervised postgraduate training completed after medical, nursing, or podiatric school.
- 16. Also called a DO; a physician who emphasizes holistic care, prevention, and the musculoskeletal system.
- 17. A healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats problems with teeth and tissues in the mouth.
- 18. Individuals with this glucose processing affliction often go to podiatrists.
- 20. Study of medications and their use in patient care.
- 23. Care focused on comfort and support for patients near the end of life.
- 25. Dental specialist who treats gums and supporting bones.
- 27. Additional specialized training after residency.
- 28. A healthcare professional who diagnoses illnesses, prescribes treatments, examines patients, and orders diagnostic tests.
- 29. Medical specialty focused on mental health; psychiatrists can prescribe medications.
- 30. A healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats foot, ankle, and lower leg problems.
- 31. A physician who performs operations to treat disease, injury, or deformity.
- 32. Medical specialty involving pregnancy, labor, and childbirth.
- 34. A healthcare professional who provides diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive services under physician supervision.
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- 2. Principles guiding right and wrong behavior in healthcare practice.
- 3. A nurse who treats and educates patients, administers medications, and coordinates care.
- 4. Use of technology for interactive healthcare consultations.
- 5. Optional or required credential showing advanced qualifications in a specialty area.
- 6. An APRN who provides expert patient care and helps improve nursing systems and quality of care.
- 7. Legal permission required to practice a healthcare profession.
- 8. Medical specialty involving the female reproductive system.
- 9. Medical specialty focused on anesthesia and pain control during procedures.
- 12. An APRN who assesses patients, manages health, may prescribe medication, and often provides primary care.
- 15. A physician who works only in the hospital and cares for patients from admission through discharge.
- 19. Dental specialist who treats the inside of the tooth, including root canals.
- 21. Dental specialist who replaces missing teeth with prosthetic devices.
- 22. A model of coordinated care centered around a primary care provider.
- 24. Medical specialty focused on the care of children.
- 26. Dental specialist who straightens teeth and corrects bite alignment.
- 33. Care focused on managing symptoms and pain related to serious or chronic illness.