In:Introduction to Healthcare for Russian-speaking Interpreters and Translators
Ineke H.M. Crezee, Johanna Hautekiet and Lidia Rura
[Not in series 239] 2021
► pp. 441–452
Index
Published online: 1 December 2021
https://doi.org/10.1075/z.239.index
https://doi.org/10.1075/z.239.index
A
- 12-lead EKG 260
- A1c Test 349
- AAA 291
- abdominal aortic aneurysm 291
- abdominal hysterectomy 222
- abdominal pain in pregnancy 394
- ABGs 278
- abortion 394
- ACA 6, 52, 56
- academic teaching hospitals 168
- accidental 120
- accuracy 17
- acceptance 21
- ACE inhibitors 113
- ache 73
- acidemia 348
- Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome 335
- acromegaly 344
- ACTH 347
- active immunity 177
- active tuberculosis 277
- activities of daily living 56, 98
- acute and chronic glomerulonephritis 376
- acute bronchitis 271
- acute glomerulonephritis 376
- acute kidney failure 375
- acute leukemia 286
- acute lymphoid leukemia 286
- acute myeloid leukemia 286
- acute stress disorder 207
- acute (sudden) lymphoblastic leukemia 184
- addiction counseling 205
- Addison’s disease 346
- adenocarcinoma 220, 225
- adenoid 182, 334
- adenoid-ectomy 182
- ADHD 178
- ad hoc interpreters 15
- adjustor 56
- ADL 98
- admissions 94
- Admitting Clerk 104
- admitting staff 92
- adrenaline 336
- adrenocorticotropin hormone 347
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses 90
- Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) 69, 82
- AFB (stain test) 277, 278
- affective disorders 206
- Affordable Care Act 6, 17, 51, 52, 57
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration 321
- agoraphobia 209
- Agreement to Treatment forms 129
- AI 389
- AID 389
- AIDS 335
- air sacs 169
- alcohol consumption during pregnancy 183
- alimentary canal 355
- ALL 184
- allergens 106, 107, 335
- allergic reaction(s) 106, 177, 335
- allergic rhinitis 274
- allergy 177
- allergy triggers 177
- alpha thalassemia 288
- ALS 310
- alveoli 169, 268, 275
- Alzheimer’s disease 234
- Ambulance Bay 105
- AMD 321
- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 310
- anal fissures 360
- analgesics 241
- anaphylactic shock 116, 336
- anaphylaxis 106, 177, 336
- anemia 285
- anesthesiologist 135
- anesthetic agents 131
- aneurysm 291
- anger 21
- angina pectoris 108
- angio 289
- angiogram 289
- angiography 260, 289
- angioplasty 260, 289
- angiotensin receptor blockers 113
- ankylosing spondylitis 300
- anorexia (nervosa) 208, 360
- anoxia 168
- antacids 364
- antenatal 83, 153
- antepartum 168
- antepartum hemorrhage 395
- anterior cruciate ligament rupture 301
- antibiotic cover 172
- antibiotics 326
- antibodies 334
- anticoagulants 113, 288
- anticonvulsants 206, 241
- antidepressants 206
- antidotes 120
- antiemetics 364
- anti-epileptic drugs 241
- antifibrinolytics 288
- antihistamines 277, 326
- antipsychotic 206, 210
- antirejection medication 375
- antiretroviral therapy 335
- anti-RhD immunoglobulin 402
- antispasmodics 364
- anxiety disorders 206, 207
- aorta 289
- apathetic 208
- APH 395
- aphasia 111
- appendectomy 122
- appendicitis 121, 359
- appendix 334, 357
- appointment and referral system 20
- APRNs 90
- ARMD 321
- ARNP(s) 69, 91, 204
- ARNPs 91
- ART 335
- arterial 289
- arterial blood gases 278
- arterial blood pressure monitoring 259
- arterial lines 139, 149
- arteries 289, 290
- arthritis 186
- Artificial Insemination (AI) 389
- Artificial Insemination by donor 389
- artificial reproduction 389
- artificial surfactant 170
- ascites 360
- ASD 178
- Asperger Syndrome 178
- asphyxia 168
- assault 117
- assisted reproduction 389
- asthma 107, 178, 270
- asymmetrical growth retardation 396
- Atrium Septum Defect 178
- attending (physician) 92, 104
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 178
- audiometry 277
- auscultation 79
- Australia 4
- authorized services 56
- autism 178
- Autism Spectrum Disorder 178
- avulsion fractures 121
- Axis-I 207
- Axis-II 207
- axons 238
B
- Bachelor degree 90
- bad cholesterol 290
- bad news 20
- bad news interviews 224
- bamboo spine 300
- bargaining 21
- barium enema 219
- basal cell carcinoma 223
- BCC 223
- beneficiary 51
- benign 215
- benign prostatic hyperplasia 382
- beta-blockers 113
- beta thalassemia 288
- bicornate uterus 398
- bilateral oophorectomy 222
- bile 359
- bi-level positive airway pressure 276
- bilingual patient navigators 25
- binge-eat 208
- biomedical approach 87
- biopsies 217
- biopsy 217
- BiPAP 276
- BiPAP mask 273
- Bipolar (affective) disorder 207
- birthing classes 153
- bladder 372
- bleeder disease 286
- bleeding time 289
- blighted fetus 394
- blisters 180
- blocking agents 326
- blood 283
- blood glucose tests 79
- blood grouping 289
- blood pressure 78, 259
- blood problems 172
- blood tests 80
- blood urea nitrogen 375
- B-lymphocytes 334
- body dysmorphia 209
- bone cancer 301
- bone marrow 299, 334
- bone marrow transplant 185
- bones 297
- borderline personality disorder 206
- bowel cancer 219
- BPH 382
- brachytherapy 218
- brain 232
- brain tumor 234
- breast cancer 219
- breast changes 393
- breast milk 174
- breathing machine 147
- breathing muscles 268
- breech 397
- briefing 203
- brief psychotic episode 208
- bronchi 268
- bronchiectasis 271
- bronchiole 268
- bronchiolitis 179
- bronchitis 108, 271
- broncho-alveolar carcinoma 220
- bronchodilator(s) 108, 179, 271, 277
- bronchopneumonia 179, 185
- bronchoscopy 217, 278
- bronchospasm 270
- BSN 90
- BUN 375
- burns 117, 146
- burst eardrum 182
C
- Ca-125 216, 222
- CAD 241
- Canada Health Act 69
- cancer 215
- cancer of the larynx 271
- cancer of the lung 273, 275
- cancer of the womb 224
- cancer screening programs 17
- CAPD 375, 376
- capillaries 290
- capitated fee, 57
- capitation fees 53
- cardiac catheter 260
- Cardiac Computerized Tomography 261
- Cardiac CT 261
- cardiac massage 105
- cardiac muscle 309
- cardiac problems 172
- cardiology 84
- cardiotocography (CTG) 400
- cardiovascular 289
- carpal tunnel syndrome 312, 394
- carrier 51
- car wreck 120
- cataract 320
- cath lab 260
- CBT 205, 209
- CCR 375
- CD4 cell count 335
- CD4 helper T-cell lymphocytes 335
- celiac disease 188
- central lines 149
- central venous lines 139
- Central Venous Pressure 139, 259
- Centre for Social Interpreting 16
- cerebellum 307
- Cerebral Palsy 179, 235
- cerebro 111
- cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) 302
- cerebrospinal fluid chambers of the brain 173
- Cerebro-Vascular Accident (CVA) 111, 235
- certificate of prior coverage 59
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor 204
- Certified Nurse Midwives 90
- Certified Nurse Specialists 90
- Certified Nursing Assistants 90
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists 90
- Certified Specialist Health Interpreter Tests 4
- cervical 299
- cervical acceleration deceleration 241
- cervical cancer 218, 220, 385
- cervical incompetence 402
- cervical lesion 402
- cervical mucus 388
- cervix 384
- chaplain 92
- charcoal 120
- chemotherapy 218
- chest drain(s) 122, 140, 149
- chest infection 179
- chest pain 108
- chest tube 122
- chest X-ray 79, 278
- CHF 110
- chickenpox 180
- child abuse 180
- child health 167
- child health professionals 176
- Child Protective Services 180
- chiropractor 300
- chlamydia 403
- chloasma 393
- cholescintigraphy 361
- cholesterol 289, 290
- chronic glomerulonephritis 376
- chronic hypoxia 169
- chronic kidney failure 375
- chronic leukemia 286
- chronic lung disease 171
- chronic lymphoid leukemia 286
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 111, 273
- Chronic Obstructive Respiratory Disease (CORD) 111, 273
- chronic bronchitis 271
- cirrhosis 360
- claims 51
- (the) clap 404
- classical motor neuron disease 310
- classic psychotherapy 205
- claudication 289
- clavicle 299
- clinical depression 208
- Clinical Psychologist 204
- Clinical Social Worker 204
- clitoris 384
- CLL 286
- closed fractures 301
- clotting 284, 285
- clotting time 289
- Clozapine 210
- CML 286
- CMV 335
- CNAs 90
- CNMs 90
- CNS 232
- CNSs 90
- cochlea 323
- cochlear implant 324
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 205
- coinsurance 53, 54
- coital timing 388
- collapsed lung 122
- colon 365
- colon cancer 219
- colonoscopy 217
- colostomy 365
- colposcopy 217
- coma 235
- commercial insurance plans 53
- comminuted 301
- Commonwealth countries 17
- communication disorders 196
- compartment syndrome 302
- complete abortion 115
- complete breech 398
- complications of pregnancy 393
- compromised 170
- condoms 390
- confidentiality 25
- congenital abnormalities 168
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) 110, 113
- conjunctiva 318
- conjunctivitis 320, 322
- consent forms 60
- constipation 393
- consultants 91
- Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) 375
- Continuous Positive Airways Pressure 174, 275, 276
- Continuous Veno-Venous Hemofiltration (CVVH) 375
- contraception 390
- contrast X-rays 365
- convulsions 180, 187
- co-pay(s) 53, 54
- COPD 111, 273
- coping strategies 20
- CORD 111, 273
- cord compression 169
- cornea 318
- cor pulmonale 274
- corpus luteum cysts 386
- corticosteroids 170, 277
- costae 299
- cough 107
- coughing up blood 111
- cough medicines 277
- counseling 18
- coverage 51
- Covid-19 273
- CPAP174, 275, 276
- cramp and backache 393
- cranium 298
- Creatinine Clearance Rate 375
- cretinism 345
- crib Death 180
- CRNAs 90
- Crohn’s disease 360
- croup 180
- CRP 304
- cryotherapy 219
- cryptorchidism 384
- CSF 302
- CT scan 242, 278
- CT scan of the brain 114
- cubicles 105
- cultural attitudes/beliefs 22, 23
- culture broker 22
- cupping 88, 89
- curative 218
- curvature of the spine 301
- CVA 111, 235
- CVP 139
- CVVH 375
- CXR 278
- cyanosis 273, 289
- cystic fibrosis 181
- cystitis 377
- cystoscopy 217
- cytologist 217
- cytomegalovirus infection 335
D
- DBT 205, 209
- D & C 115, 395
- dead 173
- Deaf 6
- Deaf Interpreters 6
- Deafness 324
- debriefing 203
- deductible(s) 53, 54
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) 291
- dementia(s) 206, 236
- denial 21
- dental 84
- dental and vision insurance benefits 56
- dental caries 361
- dentistry training 91
- dependent 53
- depression 21, 208
- depressive phase 207
- dermoid cyst 386
- DI 389
- diabetes 347
- Diabetes Clinic 84
- diabetes insipidus 345
- diabetes nurse educator 344
- diabetic coma 112
- diabetic nephropathy 349
- diabetic neuropathy 348
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) 178
- diagnostic tests/studies 79, 85, 216
- Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT) 205
- dialysis 375
- dialysis machine 375
- diaphragm 269, 390
- diastolic blood pressure 78
- dietitian 92, 97
- digestives 364
- digestive system 355, 356
- dilatation and curettage (D&C) 115
- disability insurance 56
- discharge 95
- discharge instructions 96
- discourse analysis 18
- disorganized thinking/thought patterns 204, 210
- disseminated tuberculosis 277
- district polyclinic 70
- diuretic(s) 110, 113, 378
- diverticula 361
- diverticulitis 361
- dizygotic 398
- DMD 310
- donor insemination 388
- dopamine 238
- drains 140, 149
- (the) drip 404
- drowning 118
- drug overdose 118
- dry AMD 321
- DSM-5 178, 206
- Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy 310
- Dukes classification 218
- duodenal ulcer 116, 361, 363
- duodenum 357
- dura mater 232
- during birth 168
- duty of care 24
- DVT 291
- dwarfism 344
- dysarthrias 196
- dysfluency 196
E
- ear 323
- ear canal 322
- ear drum 322
- ear infection 182, 324
- ear wax 325
- Eating disorders 208
- ECG 110, 147, 260
- echocardiogram 186
- ectopic pregnancy 395
- eczema 182
- ED 103
- EEG 236, 242
- EKG 110, 147, 186, 260
- EKG leads 260
- electrocardiogram 110, 260
- electroencephalography 242
- electromyogram 310
- electromyography 310
- elephantiasis 336
- eligible dependents 51
- embolism 285
- embryo 385
- emergency admission 94
- Emergency Department (ED) 103
- Emergency Room (ER) 103
- Emergency Room Imaging specialists 104
- emergency services 106
- emetics 365
- EMG 309, 310
- emphysema 274
- empirical studies 8
- encephalitis 182, 185
- endarterectomy 289
- endocrine disorders 344
- endocrine system 341, 343
- endocrinologist 344
- endocrinology 84, 341
- endometrial cancer 224, 385
- endometriosis 385
- endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography 361
- endoscopies 216
- endoscopy 117, 217, 365
- endotracheal tube 147
- enlarged prostate 382
- epididymis 382
- epidural anesthesia 137
- epidural space 232
- epiglottis 268
- epilepsy 182, 236
- epinephrine 336
- EpiPen® 177, 178, 336
- EpiPen® autoinjector 336
- EPO 55
- ER 103
- ERCP 361, 365
- erectile dysfunction 383
- erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) 186
- erythropoietin 374, 378
- esophageal varices 116, 360
- esophagitis 108
- esophagogastroscopy 117
- esophagoscopy 217
- esophagus 357
- ESR 186
- estrogen 385
- ESWL 361
- ethical guidelines 25
- ETT 260
- Eustachian tube 323
- exacerbations 360, 364
- exclusion in healthcare insurance 58
- exclusive provider (organization) 55
- exercise tolerance test 260
- expectorants 277
- expiration 269
- exploratory surgery 121
- external genitals 384
- extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy 361
- extrauterine pregnancy 395
- extubation 174
- eye 318
- eye clinic 84
F
- facility fees 57
- failure to conceive 388
- fainting 393
- Fallopian tubes 384
- falls 119
- Family Doctor 69, 82
- family physicians 69
- family planning 84
- FAS 183
- fasting 133
- fasting blood sugar 349
- fat metabolism 347
- FBC 286
- FBS 349
- febrile convulsions 183
- feeding intolerance 174
- fee for service 53
- female reproductive system 384
- femoropopliteal 289
- fem-pop 289
- femur 299
- fertility specialist 384, 385
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) 183, 395
- fetal dystocia 169
- FFS 53
- fibroids 394
- fibula 299
- filariasis 336
- filtration surgery 321
- first report of injury 56
- fits 236
- five stages of grief 21
- floaters 320
- focal seizures 236
- follicle 385
- follicle stimulating hormone 385
- follicular cyst 386
- fractures 301
- free-of-charge health insurance policy 70
- frequently passing urine 393
- fresh water 118
- Front Desk 105
- FSH 385
- Full Blood Count 286
- function of blood 285
- function of the bones 299
- functions of the liver 359
G
- GAD 206, 208
- gallbladder 357
- gallstones 361
- Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer (GIFT) 390
- gastric carcinoma 223
- gastric lavage 120
- gastric ulcer 363
- gastroenteritis (inflammation of gut and stomach) 188
- gastroenterologist 359
- gastroenterology 355
- gastrointestinal tract 355, 356
- gastroscopy 117, 217
- GDM 347, 395
- generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) 206, 208
- General Practitioners (GPs) 69, 70
- genital warts 403
- geriatrician 97
- geriatric nurse 91
- German Measles 183, 186
- gestational age 167
- gestational diabetes mellitus 347, 395
- gestational proteinuria and hypertension (also pre-eclampsia) 170, 491
- GFR 375
- GIFT 390
- gigantism 344
- GI tract 355, 356
- GL 350
- glaucoma 320
- glomerular filtration rate 375
- glomerulus 373
- glucagon 112
- glucose 112
- Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) 396
- glue ear 325
- glycated hemoglobin 181, 349
- glycemic index 350
- glycemic load 350
- glycogen 359
- glycosylated hemoglobin 349
- goiter 346
- gonorrhea 404
- good cholesterol 290
- gout 377
- GP 82
- GPH 401
- GPs 70
- GPS 69
- graft-versus-host-disease 336
- greenstick fractures 301
- grief counseling 205
- groin strain 312
- group and hold 289
- group insurance plan 52
- GTT 396
- Guillain Barré syndrome 237, 310
- gut or intestine 334
- GVHD 336
- gynecologist 385
- gynecology 84, 381
H
- hallucinations 210
- Hard of Hearing 6
- HAS 54
- Hay fever 274
- Hb 286
- HbA1c test 79, 181, 349
- Hb Barts 288
- HCG 115, 385
- HDL 290
- headache 237
- head of femur 299
- Health and Disability Commissioner Act 6
- healthcare insurance 51
- healthcare interpreter(s) 17, 25
- healthcare interpreting 17
- health(care) professionals 26, 97
- healthcare system(s) 17, 19
- health insurance plans 69
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act 59
- health interpreting studies 6
- health maintenance organizations 55
- health savings account 54
- Health Unit Secretary 104
- hearing voices 210
- heart and cardiovascular complications 145
- heart attack 113
- heartburn 393
- heart failure 113
- heart murmurs 183
- heat table 171
- Helicobacter pylori 363
- helicopter pad 105
- helipad 105
- hematologist 285, 334
- hematology 283
- hematoma 289, 312
- hematothorax 122
- hemianopia 111
- hemodialysis 375
- hemofiltration 375
- hemolysis 168
- hemolytic anemia 286
- hemophilia 286
- hemophilia A 286
- hemophilia B 286
- hemoptysis 111
- hemorrhage 111, 168, 237, 289
- hemorrhagic anemia 286
- hemorrhoids 362
- heparin 288
- hepatitis 362
- HER2 positive 219
- herbal medicine 88, 89
- herbs 88
- hernia 184
- herniated disk 240
- HIDA 361
- high density lipoprotein 290
- HIPAA 59
- histologist 217
- history (taking)19, 71, 216
- HIV 335
- HMO 55
- hoarseness 271
- Hodgkin’s lymphoma 336
- holding bay 105
- Holter monitor 260
- homeopathy 89
- hormonal contraceptives 391
- hormone replacement therapy 385
- hormones 341
- hormone therapy 218
- hospitalist. 92, 97
- hospital procedures 93
- hospitals 87
- H. Pylori 363
- HRT 385
- Ht 286
- human chorionic gonadotropin 115, 385
- human immunodeficiency virus 335
- humanistic therapy 205
- humerus 299
- hyaline membrane disease 169, 274
- hydrocephalus 302
- hydrocortisone 108
- hyperemesis gravidarum 113, 396
- hyperglycemia 112, 348
- hyperlipidemia 290
- hyperparathyroidism 346
- hypersensitive reaction 107
- hypersensitivity 270
- hyperthermia 219
- hyperthyroidism 346
- hyperuricemia 377
- hypnotics 241
- hypoglycemia 112, 172, 348, 349
- hypoglycemic coma 348
- hypoparathryoidism 346
- hypothermia 168
- hypothyroidism 345
- hypovolemic shock 116
- hypoxia 168, 169
- hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy 169
- hysterectomy 224
- hysteroscopy 217, 224
I
- IBS 363
- ICUs 145
- IDCs 149
- idiomatic language 18
- ileostomy 365
- ileum 357, 365
- iliac bone 299
- imaging 85, 216
- imaging clinics 83
- immune system 331
- immunities 334
- immunity 177
- immunization 177
- immunization schedule 80
- immunologist 334
- immunology 331
- immunosuppressants 375, 378
- immunotherapy 219, 337
- impacted cerumen 325
- impartiality 25
- impetigo 184
- implantation bleeding 402
- impotence 383
- in consolidated remission 185
- in vitro fertilization (IVF) 388, 389
- Inactive (latent) tuberculosis 277
- incisions 217
- incomplete abortion 115
- incubator 171, 172
- indemnity plans 56
- induced abortion 395
- induced ovulation 388
- indwelling catheters 149
- Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome 169, 275
- infection(s) 168, 172
- infertility 383, 387
- inflammatory bowel disease 362
- informed consent 18
- Informed consent form(s) 20, 129
- informed consent process 130
- inguinal hernia 184
- inner ear 323
- inner meninges 233
- inpatient 98
- insomnia 394
- inspiration 269
- insulin 112, 113, 181, 347
- insulin injections 349
- insulin pump 349
- insulin receptors 347
- insulin resistance 181, 347
- insurance company 51
- insurance coverage 51
- insurance plans 51
- insurance policy 52
- Intensive Care Unit(s) 145
- intensivist 97
- intentional 120
- intercostal 299
- intermediate neonatal care 167
- intern 92, 104
- interpreter’s gender 22
- interpreting studies 4
- intolerance of light 185
- intracranial hemorrhage 398
- intrapartum 168
- intrapartum hypoxia 169
- intraturerine growth retardation 396
- intrauterine contraceptive device 391
- intrauterine infection 170
- intrauterine insemination 388, 390
- intravenous lines 149
- intravenous nutrition 139, 365
- intraventricular hemorrhage 172, 173
- introspection 21
- intubation 169
- invasion 216
- iodine 134
- IRDS 275
- iris 319
- irritable bowel syndrome 363
- isolation of the sick 87
- itching of skin 393
- IUCD 391
- IUGR 396
- IUI 388, 390
- IV lines 149
- IV pumps 148
- IVF 388, 389
- IVH 173
- IVN 365
J
- jaundice 173
- jejunostomy 365
- jejunum 357, 365
- Junior Doctors 91
K
- Kaposi’s sarcoma 335
- KCl 378
- kidney failure 374
- kidneys 372, 374
- kidney shutdown 145
- kidney stones 377
- kidney transplantation 375
- kinesiology tape 313
- known allergies 107
- Koplik’s spots 185
- Kübler-Ross 21
L
- labia 384
- Lactation Consultant 93
- lactose intolerance 363
- languages other than English (LOTEs)12
- laparoscopy 122, 217
- laparotomy 117, 122, 123
- large intestine 357
- laryngectomy 272
- laryngoscopy 272
- larynx 268
- laser iridotomy 321
- laser trabeculectomy 321
- laser treatment 219
- lavage 364
- laxatives 365
- LDL 290
- LED-FM 278
- LEEP 220
- legal English 131
- legally incompetent persons 89
- lens 319
- LEP patients 6
- lesion 309
- letter of referral 106
- leukemia 184, 286
- leukorrhea 393
- Level 3 care 168
- level of consciousness 119
- LH 385
- Licensed Practical Nurses 90
- Licensed Professional Counselor 204
- Licensed Vocational Nurses 90
- ligament 309
- light-emitting diode fluorescence microscopy 278
- Limited English Proficient (LEP) 7
- linea nigra 393
- liver 357
- liver enzymes 359
- LOC 119
- long lines 138
- long-term care insurance 56
- long-term disabilities 173
- loop electrosurgical excision procedure 220
- loss of sensation 326
- LOTE 12
- Lou Gehrig’s disease 310
- low birth weight 167
- low density lipoprotein 290
- low GI 350
- LPNs 90
- lumbar 299
- lumbar puncture 114, 238, 242
- lung cancer 220, 275
- lung carcinoma 275
- lung secondaries 275
- lupus 337
- luteinizing hormone 385
- lymphatic system 331, 334
- lymphedema 337
- lymph fluid 334
- lymphoblasts 184
- lymphocytes 331, 334
- lymphoma 221, 337
M
- macula 319
- macular degeneration 321
- magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography 365
- major depression 208
- major surgery 146
- major trauma 145
- malabsorption 181
- malaria 287
- male infertility 388
- malignant 215
- malpresentation 397
- mammograms 83
- managed care plans 55
- mandible 298
- manic phase 207
- Mantoux test 278
- Marital and Family Therapist 205
- MARTTI 15
- mastectomy plus reconstruction 220
- maxilla 298
- MD 91, 310
- MDR 277
- measles 185
- meconium aspiration 169
- Medicaid 55, 57
- Medicaid managed care plans 57
- medical 98
- medical equipment 12
- medical history 76
- medical insurance 51
- medical problems 106
- medical staff 91
- medical tourists 17
- medical training 91
- Medicare 55, 57
- Medicare Advantage Plans 58
- Medicare Prescription Drug Plan 58
- medications 313
- medico-scientific 87
- medieval Europe 87
- MediGap plans 58
- melanoma 221, 223
- membranes 169
- Meniere’s disease 325
- meninges 114, 232
- meningitis 114, 185, 237
- meniscus 299
- mental health benefits 56
- Mental Health Counselor 204
- mental health interpreting 201
- mesenterial infarcts 359
- mesenterium 359
- metabolic acidosis 113
- metabolic syndrome 181, 349
- metastases 216, 275
- metatarsal bones 299
- MI 113
- micro-laryngoscopy 272
- middle ear 322, 323
- middle ear infection 324, 325
- middle meninges 233
- midwife, midwives 91, 393
- migraine 238
- mindfulness 205
- miotics 326
- miscarriage 114, 394, 398
- missed miscarriage 394
- MND 310
- monoclonal antibodies 337
- monozygotic 398
- mood stabilizer 206
- mood stabilizing medication 208
- motion sickness 325
- motor neuron disease 238, 310
- motor system 307
- motor vehicle accident 120
- motor vehicle collision 120
- motor vehicle traffic collision 120
- mouth 357
- MRCP 365
- MRI scan(s 216, 242
- MS 238
- mucolytics 277
- mucoviscoidosis 181
- mucus 107
- multi drug resistant 277
- multiple pregnancy 398
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS) 238
- mumps 186
- muscle relaxants 241
- muscles 307
- muscular dystrophy 310
- mustard plaster 88, 89
- MVA 120
- MVC 120
- My Accessible Real-Time Trusted Interpreter 15
- Myasthenia gravis 238, 311
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis 276
- myelin 234
- myelin sheaths 238
- myeloid leukemia 185
- myeloma 221, 287
- myocardial infarction 113
- myositis 312
- myxedema 345
N
- NAATI 4, 6
- narcissistic personality disorder 206
- narrowing of arteries 291
- nasal prong oxygen 174
- nasogastric feeding tube 365
- nasogastric tube 174
- nasopharyngeal carcinoma 221
- nasotracheal tubes 147
- National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters 4, 6
- natural family planning 390
- nausea and vomiting 393
- near-drowning 118
- NEC 173
- neck of femur 299
- Necrotising Enterocolitis (NEC) 173
- necrotized 173
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria 404
- neonatal care 167
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) 145, 167, 168
- neonatal respiratory distress syndrome 275
- neonates 167
- nephrologist 374
- nephron 373
- nephrotic syndrome 378
- NESB 6
- network of providers 55
- neurogenic shock 116
- neurological 145
- neurologist 195, 234
- neurology 84
- neuropathy 349
- neurosurgeon 234
- neurosyphilis 241
- neurotic depression 208
- newborn infants 167
- newborn services 167
- next-of-kin 131
- NG tube 365
- NICU 145, 167, 168
- no fetal heartbeat 394
- non-accidental 120
- non-displaced 301
- non-English speaking background 6
- non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma 335, 337
- non-profit 51
- non-verbal behavior 23
- note-taking 26
- NPC 221
- NSAIDS 116
- Nurse Psychotherapist 204
- nursery 95
- nurses’ station 95
- nursing history 95
- nutritionist 97
- nystagmus 322
- NZ 6
O
- Ob-Gyn 153, 393
- observation bay 105
- obsessive compulsive disorder 206
- obstetric care 153
- obstetric history 154
- Obstetrician-Gynecologist 393
- obstetricians 153
- obstetric problems 146
- occluded 289
- occlusion 289
- occupational overuse syndrome 312
- Occupational Therapist (OT) 93, 97, 98
- occupational therapy 98
- OCD 206
- OGTT 349
- oncologists 215
- oncology 215
- OOS 312
- open enrollment period 59
- open fractures 301, 302
- open surgery 217
- ophthalmologist 319
- optician 319
- optic nerve 318, 319
- optometrist 319
- oral glucose challenge test 349
- oral glucose tolerance test 349
- orchitis 186
- orogastric tube 174
- orthopedic problems 121
- orthopedics 84, 297
- orthopedic surgeon 300
- orthopedist 300
- osteoarthritis 302
- osteomalacia 303
- osteomyelitis 303
- osteopath 300
- osteoporosis 303
- osteosarcoma 301
- OT 93, 97
- otitis media 324, 325
- outer ear 322, 323
- out-of-pocket maximum 54
- Outpatient Clinics 83
- ovarian cancer 222
- ovarian cyst 386
- ovarian drilling 387
- ovaries 384
- ovulation 385
- ovulation failure 389
- ovum donation 390
- oximetry 140, 276, 278
P
- PACU 138
- pain 72
- pain in the chest 109
- palliative 218
- palpation 79
- pancreas 181, 347, 357
- pancreatic cancer 222
- pancreatitis 363
- panic attacks 206, 209
- Pap smear 79, 220
- paralysis 111
- paranoid psychosis 201
- paraplegia 241
- parathyroid hormone 346
- paresis 111
- paresthesia 326
- Parkinson’s disease 238
- partial seizures 236
- passive immunity 177
- Pastoral Counselor 205
- patella 299
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) 169, 172, 184
- pathologist 217
- patient controlled analgesia 139
- patient-oriented approach 87
- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 59
- patient’s room 95
- PCP 54, 55, 82
- PCPs 70
- PDA 172, 184
- peakflow (meter) 12, 108, 271, 278
- peakflow reading 95
- peak flow test 79, 95
- pediatrician 91, 176
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) 145
- pediatrics 176
- pediatric unit 176
- PEEP 275
- Peer Specialist 205
- PEG 365
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) 386
- pelvis 299
- peptic ulcer 116, 363
- percussion 79
- percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube 365
- percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography 365
- perforated eardrum 182
- perforation of the intestines 173
- perfusion lung scan 220
- perinatal depression 208
- peripheral lines 149
- Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) 149
- peripheral nerves 234
- peritoneal cavity 359, 375
- peritoneum 115, 359
- peritonitis 115, 364
- persistent fetal circulation 169
- persistent pulmonary hypertension 169
- persistent vegetative state 240
- personality disorders 206
- pharmacist 93
- pharynx 268
- PHI 60
- phlebitis 289
- phlebotomist 285
- phobias 206, 209
- phototherapy 173
- physical 309
- Physical Examination (PE) 78, 216
- physical therapist 93, 97, 300
- physical therapy 97, 313
- physio 97
- physiotherapist 97
- phytotherapy 88
- PICC (line) 149
- PICU 145
- PID 386
- PIH 401
- pink eye 320
- pins and needles 241
- pituitary 385
- placental abruption 394, 400
- placenta previa 400
- plasma cells 334
- plasma expanders 134
- plastic surgery 84
- platelets 172, 284
- pleura 108
- pleural tap 122
- pneumonia 275
- pneumothorax 122, 171
- podiatrist 97
- point of service 55
- poisoning 120
- poker spine 300
- policyholder 51
- poliomyelitis 238, 311
- pollen 107
- polycystic disease 378
- polycystic kidney disease 375
- polycystic ovaries 386
- polydipsia 348
- polyhydramnion 396, 398
- polyneuropathy 311
- polyuria 348
- POS 55
- positive end-expiratory pressure 275
- Post-Anesthetic Care Unit 138
- postnatal depression 208
- post-op 133
- postpartum 168
- postpartum hypoxia 169
- postprandial blood sugar test 349
- post-session 203
- post-Soviet states 16
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder 209
- postural drainage 271
- posture 309
- potassium chloride 378
- poultice of mustard seed powder 88
- PPD (purified protein derivative) 278
- PPD skin test 277
- PPO 55
- pragmatic aspects of communication 17
- pre- and post-operative procedures 20, 133
- pre-eclampsia 170, 401
- preferred provider organization 55
- pregnancy 391
- pregnancy hormone 385
- pregnancy induced hypertension 401
- premature 168
- premature birth 170
- premature delivery 169
- premiums 51
- prenatal 83, 153
- pre-op 133
- pre-operative questions 133
- prescribes medication 204
- prescription benefits 56
- presents 70
- preterm 167
- preterm infants 174
- preventers 271
- preventive care 17
- primary care 69
- primary care doctors 69
- Primary Care Physician (PCP) 69, 70, 82
- primary (care) provider 54, 55, 69, 70
- primary nephrotic syndrome 378
- private duty nurses 91
- private health insurance 51
- private nurses 91
- private policy 71
- progesterone 385
- prolapsed disk 240
- prostate 382
- prostate cancer 222, 383
- prostate gland 382
- Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) 216, 223
- prostatic hypertrophy 382
- prostatitis 383
- protected health information 60
- protein in the urine 378
- proton therapy 219
- protruding disk 240
- provisions 53
- PSA 382
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner 204
- psychiatrist 204
- psychodynamic therapy 205
- psychologist 204
- psychosis 203, 210
- psychotic depression 208
- psychotic disorders 206
- psychotic episodes 203
- psychotropics 241
- PTC 365
- PTCA 260
- PTH 346
- PTSD 209
- public healthcare 69
- publicly funded healthcare 69
- pulmonary function test 278
- pulmonary hemorrhage 171, 172
- pulmonologists 270
- pulmonology 267
- pulse 78
- pulse oximeter 148, 273
- pulse oximetry 278
- pupil 319
- pyelonephritis 377
- pyloric stenosis 186
- pyloric valve 358
- pylorus 358
q
- quadriplegia 241
- qualified medical interpreters 6
R
- radiation therapy 218
- radiographers 104
- random blood sugar 349
- range of motion 97
- RBC 286
- RBS 349
- reabsorb 374
- readjustment counseling 58
- re-admissions 19
- realia 12
- rebound tenderness 122
- Recovery Room 138
- red blood count 286
- referrals 80
- reflux 108
- regional anesthesia 136
- Registered Nurse 90, 104
- Registrars 91
- rehabilitation 96
- rehabilitation physical therapy 97
- relationship counseling 205
- religious belief systems 88
- remissions 238
- renal 84
- renal failure 374
- reproductive system 381
- Resident 91, 104
- respirator 147
- respiratory center 268
- respiratory distress 168
- respiratory problems 170
- respiratory rate 267
- respiratory specialists 270
- respiratory system 145
- respiratory therapist 270
- resuscitation 105
- Resus room 105
- retina 319
- retinal detachment 322
- retroverted uterus 398
- RhA 304
- Rhesus disease 287, 401
- rheumatic condition 186
- Rheumatic Fever 186
- Rheumatoid Arthritis 304
- rheumatoid factor 304
- Rho(D) 402
- RICE 309
- Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ) 360
- rigid sports tape 313
- RLQ 360
- RNs 90
- road traffic accident 120
- road traffic collision 120
- road traffic incident 120
- ROM 97, 309
- RTC 120
- RTI 121
- rubella 186
- ruptured Achilles tendon 312
- ruptured disk 240
- Russia 15, 16, 69, 70, 86, 91
- Russian Federation 3
- Russian medical interpreters 17
- Russian-speaking interpreters 27
S
- sacral 299
- salivary glands 357
- salt water 118
- sanatoriums 71
- SARS-CoV-2 274
- scapula 299
- scarlet fever 187
- SCC 223
- scheduled admissions 94
- S-CHIP 57
- schizophrenia 203, 210
- school sores 187
- sciatica 240
- sclerosis 290
- scoliosis 301
- screening 17
- seasickness 325
- secondaries 216
- secondary bacterial infections 185
- secondary care 69
- Security Guard 104
- sedatives 241
- seizures 169, 172, 187, 236
- self-diagnose 86
- semi-permeable membrane 375
- sensory system 317
- sepsis 172, 375
- septic shock 116
- serum 284
- sexual function problems 383
- sexual health 402
- sexually transmitted diseases or infections 403
- sexual risk-taking behavior 402
- shingles 240
- shock 116
- sickle cell disease 287
- SIDS 180
- sight translating 60
- simple fractures 301
- single-payer system 57
- skeletal muscle 309
- skeletal system 297
- skin cancer 223
- SLE 337
- sleep apnea 276
- slipped disk 240
- SLT 195
- small for gestational age 167
- small intestine 357
- smoking 220
- smooth muscle 309
- social history 74, 154
- social phobia 209
- Social Worker 93
- sodium bicarbonate 113
- sonograms 83
- special enrollment period 59
- specialist doctor 82
- specialist group practice 83
- specialists 92
- specialty clinics 83
- Speech (and) Language Therapists 12, 198
- Speech-language therapy 195
- speech pathologist 93, 97, 195, 198
- speech therapists 195
- speech therapy 179
- spermicidals 391
- sphincter 309
- spinal anesthesia 137
- spinal cord 233
- spinal cord injury 240
- spinal fluid 137
- spinal tap 114, 242
- spirometry 271, 278
- spleen 334
- sponsors 55
- spontaneous abortion 394
- sprain 309
- sprained ligament 312
- sputum spec(imen) 278
- squamous cell carcinoma 220, 223
- staging 217
- State Children’s Health Insurance Program 57
- state-funded 70
- state healthcare system 70
- STDs 403
- sterility 383
- sternum 299
- steroids 108
- STIs 403
- stoma 272, 365, 366
- stoma bags 366
- stomach 357
- stomach cancer 223
- stoma sites 366
- strain 309
- streptococcus pyogenes 187
- stress test 260
- stretching of round ligaments 394
- stridor 180
- stroke 111, 235
- sub-acute bowel obstruction 123
- subarachnoid space 232
- subdural space 232
- subscriber 51
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) 180
- suicidal patients 203
- sulfonamides 134
- surfactant 170, 275
- surfactant deficiency 169
- surgery 218
- surgical consent 131
- surgical problems 121
- Swan Ganz catheter 259
- symmetrical (global) growth retardation 397
- syphilis 241, 404
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 337
- systolic blood pressure 78
T
- T2 DM 347
- taping 313
- targeted therapy 219
- tax-advantaged 54
- tax-deferred 54
- Tb 276
- teaching healthcare interpreting 10
- technicians 104
- techs 104
- temporal bone 298
- tendon 309
- tendonitis 313
- teratogenic drugs 394
- termination of pregnancy 394, 395
- tertiary hospitals 168
- testes 381
- testicles 381
- testicular cancer 223, 383
- thalassemia 288
- therapy 309
- thoracic 299
- thoracic catheter 122
- thrombectomy 290
- thrombophlebitis 290, 292
- thrombosis 285
- thymus 334
- TIA 235
- tibia 299
- tissue rejection 338
- T-lymphocytes 334
- TNF 364
- TNM 217
- tonometry 321
- tonsillitis 338
- tonsils 187, 334
- torn muscle 309
- total parenteral nutrition 139, 365
- touch 326
- toxemia 401
- toxins 375
- TPN 139, 365
- trach 147
- trachea 170, 268
- trachoma 322
- transbronchial biopsy 275, 278
- transfusion reaction 288
- trauma 106, 117
- Trauma Center 103
- Trauma Team 105
- traumatic life experiences 208
- treadmill test 260
- triage 104, 105
- triage area 105
- triggered 107
- tubal ligation 391
- tuberculosis 276
- Tupaia 5
- Turkey 17
- twins 398
- type 1 diabetes 347
- type 2 diabetes mellitus 347
- typing 217
U
- ulcerative colitis 364
- ultrasound of the abdomen 79
- umbilical hernia 184
- umbilical lines 174
- underactive thyroid 345
- undescended testes 384
- unopposed estrogen 224
- unusual sensation 326
- ureteric stents 377
- ureters 365, 372
- urethra 372, 384
- uric acid 377
- urinary catheter 140, 149
- urinary system 372
- urinary tract infection (UTI) 377
- urologist 374, 384
- urology 84, 381
- urostomy 365
- urticaria 393
- US 5
- US health insurance system 17
- uterine cancer 224, 385
- uterus 384
- UTI 377
- utilization management 53
- UV light treatment 173
V
- vaccination
- vaccination(s) 80, 177
- vagina 384
- vaginal bleeding 224
- vaginal bleeding in pregnancy 402
- varicose veins 293, 393
- vascular 111, 290
- vas deferens 382
- vasectomy 391
- vasodilators 288
- veins 290
- venous 290
- ventilation 169, 170
- ventilation-perfusion (VQ) scan 220
- ventilator 147, 170, 269
- ventricles 173, 232, 302
- vertebrae 299
- Vet Centers 58
- Veterans Health Administration 58
- VHA 58
- villi 358
- viral meningitis 186
- viral pneumonia 185
- visiting nurse 91
- visual acuity 277
- vital signs 78
- vitamin K 288
- vomiting and diarrhea 187
- vomiting up blood 116
- VQ scan 275
- vulva 384
W
- Waiting room 106
- Warfarin® 288
- washboard abdomen 364
- Wassermann blood test 241
- waters have broken 170
- WC 55
- weight gain 85
- wellness programs 52
- Wet AMD 321
- wheeze 107
- whiplash 241
- white blood cells 172
- whiteout(s) 179, 276
- womb 384
- Worker’s Compensation 55
- Workers’ Compensation 55
Y
- yin and yang 22
Z
- Ziehl-Neelsen 277
- Ziehl Nielsen acid-fast bacteria stain test 278
