Lecture Medical assisting: Administrative and clinical competencies (2/e) - Chapter 2

Chapter 2 - Types of medical practice. When you finish this chapter, you should: Describe medical specialties and specialists, explain the purpose of the American Board of Medical Specialists, describe the duties of several types of allied health professionals with whom medical assistants may work, name professional associations that may help advance a medical assistant’s career.

PowerPoint® to accompany Medical Assisting Chapter Second Edition Ramutkowski • Booth • Pugh • Thompson • Whicker Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc Permission required for reproduction or display Types of Medical Practice Objectives 2­1 Describe medical specialties and specialists 2­2 Explain the purpose of the American Board of  Medical Specialists 2­3 Describe the duties of several types of allied  health professionals with whom medical  assistants may work 2­4 Name professional associations that may help  advance a medical assistant’s career Medical Specialties    Approximately 22  Cardiology major medical  specialties exists Specialized  medical care is  driven by  Pediatrics Adult advances in  diagnosing and  Note: Cardiology = specialty treating various  Pediatrics & Adult = subspecialty diseases Physician Education & Licensure Obtain Bachelor’s Degree Graduate from  an Accredited Medical School Pass the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam Complete 2­6 years of Residency Family Practice    Medical doctors that treat all  conditions and age groups Also called general practitioners or  primary care physicians by insurance  companies Refers patients to specialists for  specific diseases requiring specialized  care Medical Specialists Specialist Allergist Anesthesiologist Cardiologist Functions  Diagnose and treat persons   with hypersensitivity to  substances like drugs, chemicals,  and elements in nature  Administers medications that  alter sensation and feelings  during surgery  Diagnose and treat diseases of  the heart and blood vessels Medical Specialists (cont.) Specialist Functions Dermatologist  Diagnose and treat diseases of the  Doctor of  Osteopathy  Use their eyes and hands to  Emergency  Medicine skin, hair, and nails identify structural problems and  promote natural healing  Work in hospital emergency rooms  Diagnose and treat medical crisis  and accidents Medical Specialists (cont.) Specialist Endocrinologist Functions  Diagnose and treat disorders of  the endocrine system which  regulates many body functions Gastroenterologist  Diagnose and treat disorders  related to the stomach, intestines,  and other organs  Diagnose and treat problems and  Gerontologist diseases affecting older adults Medical Specialists (cont.) Specialist Internist Nephrologist Neurologist Obstetrics Function  Diagnose and treat problems  related to internal organs  Study, manage, and diagnose  diseases of the kidney  Diagnose and treat disorders and  diseases of the nervous system  Study pregnancy, labor and  delivery, and postpartum Medical Specialists (cont.) Specialist Oncologist Function  Identify and treat patients  with cancer  Diagnose and treat diseases  Ophthalmologist and disorders of the eye  Diagnose and treat diseases  Orthopedist and disorders of muscles and  bones Otorhinolaryngogolist  Diagnose and treat ear, nose,  10 and throat disorders Occupational Therapist    Helps patients attain maximum physical and   mental health through the use of educational,  vocational and rehabilitation activities Have a 4­year degree plus 9 to 12 months  internship at an accredited hospital Work settings include:    Hospital Government agency Rehabilitation Hospital 34 Medical Transcriptionist   Translate a physician’s dictation about patient  treatments into a comprehensive, typed report Work settings include:       Attorney Offices Insurance Companies Hospitals Physician Offices Clinics Laboratories 35 Apply Your Knowledge If you had to choose other health team members  to plan the care for a 68­year old patient recently  diagnosed with a stroke, who has a history of  seizure disorders, which would you choose, and  why?  36 Apply Your Knowledge ­Answer       Physical Therapist­for decreased mobility due  to stroke Pharmacist­medications Nutritionist­dietary modifications EEG­check brain electrical activities Nurse (RN & CNA) Other answers may be acceptable! 37 Specialty Career Options  Anesthetist’s  Assistant    Provide anesthetic care  under direct  supervision of the  anesthetist Work in hospitals and  high­technology  surgical centers Assist in evaluating  patient mental and  physical status  Dental Assistant    Can practice without  formal education or  training Perform both  administrative and lab  functions Work in private  practice, clinics,  schools, local health  agencies, and for  insurance companies 38 Specialty Career Options (cont.)  Pediatric Medical  Assistant   Assist the pediatrician  with administrative and  clinical duties Work in private  practice, hospitals, and  clinics  Pharmacy Technician   Perform routine tasks  related to record  keeping and preparing  and dispensing  medications Work in hospitals,  pharmaceutical firms,  and wholesale  pharmacies 39 Specialty Career Options (cont.)  Emergency Medical  Technician/Paramedic    Referred to as an EMT Trained to triage patients  and follow instructions  from a physician Work for an ambulance  service, fire department,  hospital emergency  rooms, and private  industry  Surgeon’s Assistant Complete a 2­year        or 4­year degree  Provide patient services  under direct  supervision of a  surgeon  Perform diagnostic and  therapeutic procedures  Work in hospitals  primarily  40 Specialty Career Options (cont.)  Ophthalmic Assistant    Assists  ophthalmologists  Performs simple vision  testing and other patient  care procedures 3 Ophthalmic Career  levels:    Technologist Technician Assistant  Physical Therapy  Assistant     Works directly under  the physical therapist Performs tests and  treatment procedures Observes and  documents patient  responses to therapy Works in hospitals,  rehabilitation centers,  41 nursing homes, etc Specialty Career Options (cont.)  Radiation Therapy  Technologist     Assists the radiologist Maintains radiation  treatment equipment Completes a 2­or 4­  year education program Works in hospitals,  labs, clinics, and  physician offices  Respiratory Therapy  Technician    Works under  supervision of  physician and  respiratory therapist Performs artificial  ventilation and  maintains respiratory  equipment Works in hospitals,  physician offices,  nursing homes, etc 42 Specialty Career Options (cont.)  Speech/Language  Pathologist    Evaluate, diagnose, and   counsel patients with  communication  problems like stuttering Usually have a  Master’s Degree Work in schools,  hospitals, research  settings, teach, or  private practice  Certified Laboratory  Assistant    Perform lab procedures  such as bacteriology,  chemistry, hematology,  parasitology, serology,  and urinalysis Are supervised by  medical technologists  or hospital pathologists Work in labs, clinics,  physician offices, etc 43 Specialty Career Options (cont.)  Occupational  Therapist Assistant    Supervised by  occupational therapists Teach fine motor skills,  occupations & the arts  to patients with mental  & physical disabilities Earn a 2­year degree  Pathologist Assistant    Supervised by a  pathologist Some work with  forensic and/or  anatomic pathologists Perform laboratory  duties and some  administrative  functions 44 Professional Associations American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) American Association for Medical Transcription (AAMT) American College of Physicians (ACP) American Hospital Association (AHA) American Medical Association (AMA) 45 Professional Associations American Medical Technologist (AMT) American Pharmaceutical Association (APhA) American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPI) 46 Apply Your Knowledge ­Answer Which of the professional organizations listed below are  primarily for the role (s) of medical assistants? AMA x x AAMA ASCP x AAMT AHA ACP AMT APhA 47 The End The End 48 ...Types of Medical Practice Objectives 2 1 Describe medical specialties and specialists 2 2 Explain the purpose of the American Board of  Medical Specialists 2 3 Describe the duties of several types of allied ... Electricity and heat Cold Ultrasound & massage Exercise 23 Medical Records Technologist    Organize and evaluate medical records Compile administrative and health statistics,  code symptoms, and input and retrieve ...  Use their eyes and hands to  Emergency  Medicine skin, hair, and nails identify structural problems and promote natural healing  Work in hospital emergency rooms  Diagnose and treat medical crisis  and accidents