Appraisal

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Appraisal (Medicine)

Appraisal (pronounced: /əˈpreɪ.zəl/) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe the process of assessing, evaluating, and interpreting medical information. This process is crucial in making accurate diagnoses, planning treatment strategies, and monitoring patient progress.

Etymology

The term "appraisal" originates from the Old French word "aprisier", which means "to price" or "to value". In the context of medicine, it refers to the valuation of a patient's health status based on various medical data and observations.

Related Terms

  • Clinical Judgment: This is the process by which a healthcare professional reaches a conclusion about a patient's health status based on the information gathered during the appraisal process.
  • Diagnosis: This is the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms and the application of medical knowledge.
  • Prognosis: This is the likely course of a disease or ailment, often determined after the appraisal process.
  • Treatment Plan: This is a detailed plan with information about a patient's disease, the goal of treatment, the treatment options for the disease and possible side effects, and the expected length of treatment. It is often formulated after a thorough appraisal.
  • Patient Monitoring: This is the ongoing appraisal of a patient's health over time.

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