Admin Table of Contents
- 1 Why is it necessary for health workers to use and understand health terminology?
- 2 What would happen if you don’t understand medical terminology when working with a patient?
- 3 What do you need to do to ensure that all staff members use and interpret accurate medical terminology specific to a practice?
- 4 Why is it important for a medical assistant to understand the structures and functions of the body?
Why is it necessary for health workers to use and understand health terminology?
The purpose of medical terminology is to create a standardised language for medical professionals. This enables staff to save time by ensuring they don’t have to explain complex medical condition in plain English and can focus on the treatment of patients.
What would happen if you don’t understand medical terminology when working with a patient?
If the wrong medical terminology is used, it can drastically change the care the patient receives. A wrong diagnosis or wrong treatment plan can be harmful or even fatal.
Why is understanding medical terminology important?
Medical terms are used to accurately describe the condition of the patient and the treatment that they need to undergo. Medical terminology ensures that medical and healthcare staff have one universal standardized language and nothing is lost in translation.
What do you need to do to ensure that all staff members use and interpret accurate medical terminology specific to a practice?
Respond appropriately to instructions which contain medical terminology
- Receive, interpret and document written and oral instructions using medical terminology.
- Use checklists where appropriate.
- Ensure own understanding of abbreviations for specialised medical terminology and associated processes.
Why is it important for a medical assistant to understand the structures and functions of the body?
By understanding how the systems interact, you can determine the proper care for each individual patient and their specific symptoms. With a foundation of anatomy and physiology, you will have the building blocks to make the proper decisions and provide accurate and quality care.
Why is it necessary to understand and adhere to policies and procedures that involve the use of medical terminology?
Medical terminology allows all medical professionals to understand each other and communicate effectively. When everyone understands what a condition, medicine, or procedure is, they are able to fulfill their roles accordingly, whether that is delivering medicine or billing for a medicine.