Catheterization, venous: The insertion of a tiny tube (a catheter) into a peripheral or central vein to deliver fluids or medication. This is the most frequently used method for the administration of intravenous (IV) fluids and IV meds (medications). What is Cath short for? Save to list. Girl. English. ShortRead More →
Prefix: A prefix is placed at the beginning of a word to modify or change its meaning. Pre means “before.” Prefixes may also indicate a location, number, or time. What is P & A in medical terms? PA ( physician assistant ): A physician assistant (PA) is a mid-level medicalRead More →
Pre-policy medical examination refers to the medical examination requested by health insurers before providing coverage to a person. This is to minimise their risk in covering a person. This is required only for applicants over a specific age. More. What does medical test include? Medical tests such as, physical andRead More →
This complete yet cheap fitness checkup includes tests of blood, urine, x ray, ultrasound, cholesterol, kidneys, liver, heart, lungs and also comprises of a free session with a doctor for counselling on test results and advise on diet and lifestyle. What is health fitness test? A fitness test, also knownRead More →
Under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, abortion in India can be performed until the 20th week of pregnancy. If the pregnancy is earlier than seven weeks, the termination of pregnancy can be done with oral medication. The age of the pregnancy is calculated from the first day of yourRead More →
Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) Working in Global Health Research. Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) provide valuable resources, tools and funding in the field of global health research. What is the full meaning of NGO? Non-governmental organizations, or NGOs, were first called such in Article 71 in the Charter of the newly formed UnitedRead More →
An alumni association or alumnae association is an association of graduates or, more broadly, of former students (alumni). Additionally, such groups often support new alumni, and provide a forum to form new friendships and business relationships with people of similar background. How does an alumni association work? One of theRead More →
What is an in vitro diagnostic product (IVD)? Definition: In vitro diagnostic products are those reagents, instruments, and systems intended for use in diagnosis of disease or other conditions, including a determination of the state of health, in order to cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent disease or its sequelae. WhatRead More →
A medical coder is, in essence, a translator. As part of the medical team, the medical coder reviews the patient’s file and translates everything from that file into universal codes required by insurance companies. It’s the medical coder’s responsibility to make sure the right code is used every single time.Read More →
authorised medical officer means the medical officer of the Company and includes any other doctor, medical officer or medical board nominated/authorized by the Company for the purpose of deciding medical fitness or otherwise of employees for employment/work in the Company. Can AMA refer to private hospital? GUIDELINES FOR AMA BENEFITIARIES:Read More →