Catamnesis
Catamnesis
Catamnesis (pronunciation: /kat-am-nee-sis/) is a term used in the field of medicine and psychiatry to refer to the follow-up or subsequent history of a patient's condition or disease after the initial diagnosis and treatment.
Etymology
The term 'catamnesis' is derived from the Greek words 'kata', meaning 'down' and 'mnesis', meaning 'memory'. It is used to denote the process of recalling and documenting the subsequent history of a patient's condition.
Related Terms
- Anamnesis: This term refers to the medical history of a patient as recalled by the patient themselves. It is often used in conjunction with catamnesis to provide a comprehensive view of a patient's medical history.
- Prognosis: This term refers to the likely course or outcome of a disease. It is often determined based on the information gathered during the catamnesis process.
- Diagnosis: This term refers to the identification of a disease or condition. It is the first step in the medical process, followed by treatment and then catamnesis.
- Treatment: This term refers to the management and care of a patient for the purpose of combating a disease or disorder. It is often followed by the catamnesis process to monitor the effectiveness of the treatment.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Catamnesis
- Wikipedia's article - Catamnesis
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