Sentences with phrase «on clinical signs such»

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As Larry Leverenz, Ph.D, ATC, a co-author of the groundbreaking 2010 study (4) that was the first to identify such athletes noted, because such athletes have not suffered damage to areas of the brain associated with language and auditory processing, they are unlikely to exhibit clinical signs of head injury (such as headache or dizziness), or show impairment on sideline assessment for concussion, all of which test for verbal, not visual memory.

As cats age, or if clinical signs are present, some owners choose to have other diagnostic techniques, such as X-rays or ultrasound, performed on their cats to fully evaluate the thyroid gland and help determine the best strategy for treatment beyond medication.

Our team is also working on preparing a user manual containing lectures on respiratory diseases with images of clinical signs, control and prevention of such diseases.

In such cases, the veterinarian may rely on your pet's history and clinical signs to make a final diagnosis.

Clinical signs may help, but due to an association of various conditions such as bacterial infections, allergies and skin problems with similar symptoms, it is hard to confirm a yeast infection based on symptoms alone.

Pet owners should be vigilant about looking for clinical signs that could be related to cancer, such as non-healing wounds, lumps or bumps on the skin or in the mouth, and lameness.

Lots of times stressful situations bring on the clinical signs of problems such as pancreatic insufficiency and lymphangectasia or plasmacytic / lymphocytic enteritis — and then these problems just keep on going.

Before a covered entity could use or disclose protected health information of an individual pursuant to a request the covered entity made, we proposed to require the entity to obtain an authorization containing the minimum elements described above and the following additional elements: except for authorizations requested for clinical trials, a statement that the entity will not condition treatment or payment on the individual's authorization; a description of the purpose of the requested use or disclosure; a statement that the individual may inspect or copy the information to be used or disclosed and may refuse to sign the authorization; and, if the use or disclosure of the requested information will result in financial gain to the entity, a statement that such gain will result.

Collected and interpreted diverse clinical signs such as vital parameters, lab results, and effect of medication on internal wounds

In addition, a medical assistant will do a range of clinical duties such as, disinfect the clinical tools and equipment, record the vital symptoms or signs of the patient health, take out blood samples and change the dressings on the patients.

Medical assistants work primarily in outpatient delivery settings (such as medical offices and clinics) under direct physician supervision, which is defined in most state laws as the physician being on the premises and reasonably available when the medical assistant is carrying out clinical duties except the most basic and non-patient-jeopardizing tasks, such as taking vital signs and collecting certain specimens.

«Direct supervision» is usually defined as the delegating / supervising / overseeing physician (s) being on the premises and reasonably available (although not necessarily in the same room) when medical assistants are undertaking clinical duties other than the most basic tasks, such as taking vital signs and collecting certain specimens (e.g., urine and sputum).

To place, carve and finish amalgam restorations under the direct supervision of a dentist, a dental assistant must: (1) Be at least 18 years of age, AND (2) Hold current DANB CDA certification or have been employed as a dental assistant with a minimum of two years (4,000 hours) hands - on experience, AND (3) Take and pass a pre-examination on basic dental procedures and techniques, as well as the basic fundamentals of dentistry, AND (4) Complete a 40 - hour course given by an approved continuing education sponsor and taught in an institution with a CODA - accredited dental, dental hygiene or dental assisting program, AND (5) Pass an exam that is psychometrically sound, such as a combination of DANB's Anatomy, Morphology and Physiology (AMP), Isolation (IS) and Restorative Functions (RF) exam, or equivalent *, AND (6) Maintain proof of BLS certification A supervising dentist must attend a required orientation class with the applicant and sign an agreement that he or she will follow the required guidelines regarding supervision and clinical application of specific techniques being taught between scheduled classes.

As they become familiar with the practice's procedures, assistants might also take on clinical duties such as cleaning equipment, taking and recording vital signs, or administering flu shots and other routine injections.

Clinical duties vary according to state law and include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, explaining treatment procedures and educating patients, preparing patients for examination, assisting during the examination, collecting blood and other specimen samples, and performing basic lab procedures on those specimens, assist in minor office surgeries, and complete tests such as electrocardiogram, urinalysis, holter monitor, and spirometry to name a few.

«I am fully trained in all clinical areas of caring for pediatrics, such as giving correct immunizations, taking vital signs and administering medications; however, I'd really like the ability to perform venipuncture on children to better my skill.»

Ideal for distance learning or an enhanced classroom experience, this new edition is competency - based and more interactive than ever, giving you practice performing the clinical and administrative tasks you'll encounter on the job, such as checking in patients, filing insurance claims, taking vital signs, administering medications, and more.