Outpatient (OP) is a patient who is not hospitalized overnight but who visits a hospital, clinic or associated facility for diagnosis or treatment. What does OP mean? In gaming and on social media, “OP” is a popular phrase. Alyssa Powell/Insider. The term “OP” can mean two different things online, dependingRead More →
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CMS oversees many federal healthcare programs, including those that involve health information technology such as the meaningful use incentive program for electronic health records (EHR). What is CMS billing? General Information.Read More →
Phase. HIV Infection Pulmonary TB. Drug: ATT (Ethambutol, Pyrazinamide, INH, Rifampicin) What is the function of ATT? “Our purpose is to create connection – with each other, with what people need to thrive in their everyday lives and with the stories and experiences that matter.” John Stankey, CEO, AT&T Inc.Read More →
Abbreviation for vital signs. What does VH stand for on aircraft? Aircraft flying within Australia must be included in the Australian Civil Aircraft Register. When the aircraft is registered, it is assigned a registration mark. The mark will be preceded by ‘VH-‘, which is the assigned nationality mark for Australia.Read More →
Any systematic arrangement of similar entities organisms, disease processes, etc, which are separated based on specific types of differences. What is the ICD classification system? International Classification of Diseases (ICD), in medicine, diagnostic tool that is used to classify and monitor causes of injury and death and that maintains informationRead More →
Diabetes mellitus is a disorder in which the body does not produce enough or respond normally to insulin, causing blood sugar (glucose) levels to be abnormally high. What is MD and DM in medical science? DM – Doctorate of Medicine is a super specialty course done after post graduation (MDRead More →
WHO stands for World Health Organization. This is an international body headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Which is the best medical dictionary? Bestsellers in Medical Dictionaries #1. Baillire’s Dictionary For Nurses And Health… #2. Concise Medical Dictionary (Oxford Quick… #3. Dorland’s Illustrated Medical Dictionary… #4. Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary Thumb… #5.Read More →
An epidural steroid injection (ESI) is the delivery of powerful anti-inflammatory medicine directly into the space outside of the sac of fluid around your spinal cord. This area is called the epidural space. How long does an ESI procedure take? While the procedure may take less than 15 minutes, youRead More →
Physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) are types of rehabilitative care. What is the full form of OT test? ‘Combined chlorine ‘ = total chlorine – free chlorine. Orthotolidine (OT) test. Enables Total, free and combined chlorine in water to be determined with speed and accuracy. The reagent isRead More →
[im-pār´ment] 1. a decrease in strength or value. 2. any abnormality of, partial or complete loss of, or loss of the function of, a body part, organ, or system; this may be due directly or secondarily to pathology or injury and may be either temporary or permanent. What is anRead More →