A/An ____________________ Is the Surgical Creation of an Artificial Excretory

question 24

Short Answer

A/An ____________________ is the surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the colon and the body surface.

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Definitions:

Contracted Services

Professional services provided by an outside party under the terms of a contractual agreement.

IPA

An acronym that can refer to Independent Practice Associations, which are legal entities organized and owned by a network of independent physicians for the purpose of reducing overhead or contracting with health insurers.

HMO

A health maintenance organization; a type of health insurance plan that usually limits coverage to care from doctors who work for or contract with the HMO.

PPO

Preferred Provider Organization, a health insurance plan that offers a network of healthcare providers to choose from, typically at a lower cost.