Chapter 15 HSC4711 Exam 2 1 Define the following medical doctor doctor of osteopathic medicine podiatrists optometrists dentists registered nurse physical therapist social worker registered dieticians physician assistant nurse practitioner a Medical doctor an independent practitioner who holds a doctor of medicine degree MD from an accredited medical school b Doctor of osteopathic medicine An independent medical practitioner DO who has graduated from an osteopathic medical school osteopathy incorporates the theories and practices of scientific medicine and includes osteopathic manual therapy c Podiatrists a practitioner who holds a doctor of podiatric medicine degree DPM and specializes in the medical and surgical care of the feet d Optometrists a practitioner who holds a doctor of optometry degree OD and is trained to examine the eyes detect eye diseases and prescribe corrective lenses e Dentists A practitioner who holds a doctor of medical dentistry DMD or doctor of dental surgery degree DDS and who specializes in the prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries of the teeth mouth and jaws f Registered nurse a nurse who has graduated from a nursing progam at a college and has passed a national licensing exam to obtain a nursing license g Physical therapist the health care profession primarily concerned with the rehabilitation of impairments and disabilities and the promotion of mobility functional ability quality of life and movement potential through examination evaluation diagnosis and physical intervention h Social worker seeks to improve the quality of life and subjective well being of individuals families couples groups and communities through research policy etc i They teach for the benefit of those affected by social disadvantages such as poverty mental physical illness etc i Registered dieticians an expert in human nutrition and the regulation of diet advises people on what to eat to lead to a healthy lifestyle j Physician assistant a healthcare professional who is licenses to practice medicine as part of a team with physicians k Nurse practitioner an advanced practice registered nurse APRN who has completed advanced coursework and clinical education beyond that required of the generalist registered nurse RN role a Practice that takes into account the whole person body mind and spirit when assessing treating and preventing illnesses and maintaining health 2 Define holistic 3 Discuss the following 5 domains of complementary and alternative medicine CAM Alternative medical systems chinese medicine herbs acupuncture homeopathy naturopathy mind body connections stress mgt meditation yoga visualization tai chi biofeedback natural products botanicals herbs animal extracts dietary supplements manipulative and body based touch manual healing chiropractic massage stretching strength training energy therapies qigong touch bio electromag a Alternative medical systems chinese medicine herbs acupuncture homeopathy naturopathy think of disease as a disturbance or imbalance not just a physical process but also of forces or energies within the body the mind and the spirit Treatment aims at reestablishing equilibrium balance and harmony b mind body connections stress mgt meditation yoga visualization tai chi biofeedback make use of integral connections between mind and body and the effect each can have on each other Placebo effect is one of the most widely known examples of mind body interdependence c natural products botanicals herbs animal extracts dietary supplements also known as biologically based therapies include substances derived from plant or animal sources d manipulative and body based touch manual healing chiropractic massage stretching strength training manual healing techniques include the concept that misalignment or dysfunction in one part of the body can cause pain or dysfunction in that or another part correcting these misalignments can help restore optimal health e energy therapies qigong touch bio electromag forms of CAM treatment that use energy fields originating either within the body or from outside sources to promote health and healing 4 Define complementary alternative and integrative medicine Provide several examples of each a Complementary medicine unconventional medical practices that are used together with conventional ones i Uses meditation for stress management of having a migraine but also taking migraine medicine b Alternative medicine unconventional medical practices that are used instead of conventional methods i A patient takes herbal remedies for chest pain instead of taking prescribed medicine c Integrative medicine conventional health care practice that is sometimes augmented by unconventional CAM modalities i Combines alternative with evidence based medicine and treats the whole person focusing on wellness and health rather than treating disease and emphasizes patient physical relationship ii Physical mental emotional social spiritual environmental iii May include complementary and alternative medicine d Conventional Medicine traditional western medicine 5 Identify define discuss and provide examples of the following complementary and alternative medicine prevention and treatment interventions Chinese medicine homeopathy naturopathy hypnotherapy mind body interventions chiropractic acupuncture natural products botanicals herbs dietary supplements animal extracts massage therapy stretching strength training stress mgt meditation yoga visualization tai chi bio feedback a Chinese Medicine The traditional medical system of China which views illness as the result of a problem in the quality quantity or flow of qi the life force therapies include acupuncture and herbal medicine b Homepathy An alternative medical system that uses a holistic approach to diagnosis and treatments that involve administering very small doses of remedies that would produce symptoms like those of the illness in larger doses c Naturopathy An alternative medical system based on supporting the body s ability to heal itself and maintain optimal health by removing barriers and creating a healing internal and external environment d Hypnotherapy The process by which a practitioner induces a state of relaxation in which the patient is more likely to achieve an agreed upon health outcome i commonly used for managing pain phobias and addictions e Mind body Interventions make use of integral connection between mind and body and the effect each can have on the other f Chiropractic