Showing posts with label care. Show all posts
Showing posts with label care. Show all posts

Monday, June 29, 2009

Definition of ACOG (Amer College of Ob & Gyn)


ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists): The American College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists is an organization concerned with the quality
of OB/Gyn practice in the U.S. It is called "a cog." The
members of ACOG are "Women's Health Care Physicians."
ACOG is (in their own words) "the nation's leading group of
professionals providing
health care for women. As a private, voluntary, nonprofit
organization, ACOG:
Serves as a strong advocate for quality health care for
women.
Maintains the highest standards of clinical practice and
continuing education of its members.
Promotes patient education and stimulating patient understanding
of, and involvement in, medical care.
Increases awareness among its members and the public of the
changing issues facing women's health care."

Friday, June 26, 2009

Definition of Accessibility of services


Accessibility of services: The ability to get medical care and services when needed.

Definition of Access


Access: 1. In general, a means of approaching something.
2. In health care, the opportunity or right to receive health care.
3. In dialysis, the point on the body where a needle or catheter is inserted to gain entry to the bloodstream.