Appreciation
Appreciation (Medicine)
Appreciation (pronounced: /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/) in the context of medicine, refers to the recognition and understanding of the value and significance of a particular symptom, sign, or clinical finding. It is a crucial aspect of the diagnostic process and patient care.
Etymology
The term "appreciation" originates from the Latin word "appretiare", which means "to value or esteem highly". In the medical context, it has been used since the early 19th century to denote the understanding and recognition of the importance of clinical findings.
Related Terms
- Clinical judgment: The application of a healthcare professional's knowledge and experience in making decisions about patient care.
- Diagnosis: The identification of the nature and cause of a certain phenomenon, usually involving the evaluation of symptoms and signs.
- Symptom: A physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
- Sign: An objective evidence of disease especially as observed and interpreted by the physician rather than by the patient or lay observer.
- Clinical finding: Information that a healthcare professional gathers by observing the patient during the examination.
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References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Appreciation
- Wikipedia's article - Appreciation
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