Discharged
Discharged
Discharged (/dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/), from the Old French deschargier, meaning to unload or relieve, is a term used in the medical field to denote the release of a patient from a hospital or other healthcare facility after a period of treatment or observation.
Definition
In medical parlance, to be discharged means that a patient, after receiving necessary medical care or treatment, is deemed fit to leave the healthcare facility. This decision is typically made by the attending physician or healthcare provider, based on the patient's current health status and recovery progress.
Related Terms
- Admission: The process of accepting a patient for treatment in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
- Inpatient: A patient who is admitted to a hospital or clinic for treatment that requires at least one overnight stay.
- Outpatient: A patient who receives medical treatment without being admitted to a hospital.
- Patient: An individual who is receiving care or treatment in a healthcare setting.
- Physician: A professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining, or restoring health through the study, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.
Etymology
The term discharged is derived from the Old French deschargier, which means to unload or relieve. In the context of healthcare, it refers to the unloading or relieving of a patient from the care of a hospital or healthcare facility.
Pronunciation
The term is pronounced as /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Discharged
- Wikipedia's article - Discharged
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