Commission
Commission (kəˈmɪʃən)
The term "Commission" in the medical field refers to an act of entrusting or assigning certain responsibilities, often related to healthcare services or research. The term is derived from the Latin word "commissio", which means "to entrust".
Etymology
The term "Commission" is derived from the Latin word "commissio", which means "to entrust". It is a combination of the prefix "com-", meaning "with" or "together", and the verb "mittere", meaning "to send". In the context of healthcare, it often refers to the delegation of responsibilities or tasks to a group or individual.
Related Terms
- Healthcare Commission: An independent body responsible for inspecting all NHS trusts, as well as private healthcare providers and voluntary sector organizations that provide regulated activities.
- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF): An international, independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services.
- Joint Commission: A United States-based nonprofit tax-exempt 501(c) organization that accredits more than 22,000 US health care organizations and programs.
- Commission E: The German regulatory agency that evaluates the safety and efficacy of herbal products.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Commission
- Wikipedia's article - Commission
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