Chapter 41 - Assisting with highly specialized examinations. This chapter introduces you to many of the specialties, their diseases and disorders, the types of examinations involved, and how the medical assistant can assist with diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens. Certain specialized tests and how to correctly administer them are also included in this chapter. | Chapter 41 PowerPoint® to accompany Second Edition Ramutkowski Booth Pugh Thompson Whicker Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. Medical Assisting Chapter 41 Objectives: 41-1 Briefly describe the medical specialties of allergy, cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, otology, surgery, and urology. 41-2 Describe the types of examinations and diagnostic tests performed in each of these specialties and the medical assistant’s role in these examinations and tests. Assisting with Highly Specialized Examinations Objectives (cont.) 41-3 Identify and describe the most common diseases and disorders seen in these medical specialties and typical treatments for them. 41-4 Describe the medical assistant's duties in performing a scratch test. 41-5 Describe the medical assistant’s role in assisting with a sigmoidoscopy. Assisting with Highly Specialized . | Chapter 41 PowerPoint® to accompany Second Edition Ramutkowski Booth Pugh Thompson Whicker Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. Medical Assisting Chapter 41 Objectives: 41-1 Briefly describe the medical specialties of allergy, cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, otology, surgery, and urology. 41-2 Describe the types of examinations and diagnostic tests performed in each of these specialties and the medical assistant’s role in these examinations and tests. Assisting with Highly Specialized Examinations Objectives (cont.) 41-3 Identify and describe the most common diseases and disorders seen in these medical specialties and typical treatments for them. 41-4 Describe the medical assistant's duties in performing a scratch test. 41-5 Describe the medical assistant’s role in assisting with a sigmoidoscopy. Assisting with Highly Specialized Examinations Objectives (cont.) 41-6 Outline the medical assistant’s responsibilities in preparing the ophthalmoscope for use. 41-7 Describe the medical assistant’s role in assisting with a needle biopsy. Assisting with Highly Specialized Examinations Introduction You may be employed in a role to assist with specialized examinations. Many physicians choose to specialize within various fields You will be asked to assist with diagnostic testing and specialized examinations . Specialty Examinations Physicians working in special areas that focus on one body system or even on a single type of disease or medical intervention. Be prepared to address concerns and questions from patients for the specialty of your employment. Allergy Allergist specializes in diagnosing and treating allergies. Substances that cause allergic reactions are called allergens. Reaction may be local or may manifest themselves throughout the body. The most severe kind of allergic reaction is anaphylaxis which is .
