Title: Define key healthcare terms.
Course: Health Informatics (14157-I) > Section: Exploring Medical Terminology

Definitions should include

- health
- health care
- healthcare delivery
- healthcare industry
- healthcare systems
- public health.

Definitions should also include providers such as

- physician
- nurse
- advanced practice nurses
- physician assistants
- pharmacists
- therapists
- allied health professionals
- paramedics.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the difference between healthcare industry and healthcare systems?
- What role does public health play in one’s overall health?
- How are physicians, nurses, and pharmacists a part of the healthcare system?