Appropriate
Appropriate
Appropriate (pronunciation: /əˈprəʊpriət/) is an adjective in English language, often used in medical context to describe a treatment, intervention, or health care practice that is suitable or fitting for a particular patient, condition, or situation.
Etymology
The term 'appropriate' is derived from the Latin word 'appropriatus', which means to make one's own. In the medical context, it is used to describe a course of action that is specifically tailored to the needs of a patient or a situation.
Related Terms
- Appropriateness: The quality of being suitable or fitting in a particular context. In medicine, it often refers to the degree to which a particular treatment or intervention fits a patient's needs and circumstances.
- Inappropriate: The opposite of appropriate, referring to something that is not suitable or fitting in a particular context. In medicine, it can refer to a treatment or intervention that does not fit a patient's needs or circumstances.
- Appropriation: In a general context, this refers to the act of taking something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission. In medicine, it can refer to the process of adapting a treatment or intervention to fit a patient's needs and circumstances.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, the term 'appropriate' is often used to describe a treatment, intervention, or health care practice that is suitable or fitting for a particular patient, condition, or situation. For example, a doctor might say that a particular medication is appropriate for a patient with a certain condition, meaning that it is likely to be effective and safe for that patient.
The term can also be used in a more general sense to describe anything that is suitable or fitting in a particular context. For example, a health care professional might say that a certain type of exercise is appropriate for people with a certain health condition, meaning that it is likely to be beneficial and not harmful for people with that condition.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Appropriate
- Wikipedia's article - Appropriate
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