Concordance
Concordance (medicine)
Concordance (pronounced: /kənˈkɔːrdəns/), in the field of medicine, refers to the agreement between the patient and the healthcare professional about the decisions related to the patient's health. The term is derived from the Latin word "concordare", which means "to agree".
Etymology
The term "concordance" is derived from the Latin word "concordare", which means "to agree". In the context of medicine, it refers to the agreement between the patient and the healthcare professional about the decisions related to the patient's health. This concept emphasizes the importance of patient autonomy and shared decision-making in healthcare.
Related Terms
- Adherence (medicine): Adherence, in medicine, refers to the extent to which a patient's behavior corresponds with the agreed recommendations from a healthcare provider.
- Compliance (medicine): Compliance, in medicine, is the degree to which a patient correctly follows medical advice.
- Patient autonomy: Patient autonomy is the right of patients to make informed decisions about their medical care.
- Shared decision-making: Shared decision-making is a method in which healthcare providers and patients work together to make decisions and select tests, treatments and care plans based on clinical evidence that balances risks and expected outcomes with patient preferences and values.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Concordance
- Wikipedia's article - Concordance
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