Caring
Caring
Caring (pronunciation: /ˈkɛərɪŋ/) is a term that refers to the act of providing help or assistance to others, particularly in terms of health and wellbeing. It is often associated with the medical and healthcare fields, but can also be applied to a variety of other contexts.
Etymology
The term "caring" originates from the Old English carian, which means "to trouble, worry, sorrow." Over time, it evolved to mean "to feel concern or interest" and "to provide for."
Definition
In a medical context, caring refers to the provision of healthcare services with compassion and empathy. It involves understanding the patient's needs and concerns, and providing appropriate treatment and support. This can include physical care, such as administering medication or performing medical procedures, as well as emotional care, such as providing comfort and reassurance.
Related Terms
- Healthcare: The organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community.
- Nursing: A profession within the healthcare sector focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life.
- Patient: A person receiving or registered to receive medical treatment.
- Compassion: Sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it.
- Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Caring
- Wikipedia's article - Caring
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