Assigned
Assigned
Assigned (/əˈsʌɪnd/), from the Latin word assignare meaning "to mark out", is a term often used in the medical field to denote the process of designating or allocating something to someone or something.
Definition
In a medical context, 'assigned' can refer to a variety of situations. For example, a patient may be 'assigned' to a particular doctor or specialist for treatment. Similarly, a specific treatment or medication may be 'assigned' to a patient based on their symptoms or diagnosis.
Related Terms
- Assignment (medicine): The process of allocating a specific task or duty to a healthcare professional.
- Assignee (medicine): The individual or entity to whom a task, duty, or responsibility has been assigned.
- Assignor (medicine): The individual or entity who assigns a task, duty, or responsibility to another.
- Reassignment (medicine): The process of changing the assignment of a task, duty, or responsibility.
See Also
References
- Medical Dictionary. (n.d.). Assigned. Retrieved from https://www.medical-dictionary.com/assigned
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Assigned
- Wikipedia's article - Assigned
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