6.4: Key Terms
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- amygdala
- the emotional center of the brain
- aromatherapy
- the use of essential oils via inhalation or diluted application to the skin
- essential oil
- an oil extracted from the flower, bark, leaves, or fruit of plants
- holistic care
- a care approach that considers the whole entity, encompassing the physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of an individual patient
- hydrotherapy
- a holistic treatment that uses water to treat pain, swelling, and sore muscles
- medical power of attorney
- a person deemed in charge of medical decisions when the patient is unable or unwilling
- parish nursing (also, faith community nursing)
- a specialty that focuses on the care of people in a faith community, church, or parish
- patient-centered care (PCC)
- the healthcare delivery model that aims to ensure the person is an equal partner in their health care; a framework for providing care to individuals
- person-centered care
- a focus on disease management with personal, social, and religious beliefs of a person incorporated into the care
- physiological
- relating to the functions of the body
- progressive relaxation
- a holistic technique in which each part of the body is contracted and relaxed
- self-actualization
- the realization of one’s potential
- shared decision-making
- the practice of empowering patients to make healthcare decisions and state their needs and limitations
- thoughtful practice
- care that reflects compassion and incorporates empathy for a patient’s unique situation
- transparency
- in health care, allows the patient to see the information about their care, such as electronic health records and laboratory results the patient can access