Fiat
Fiat (Medicine)
Fiat (pronounced: fee-aht) is a term used in the field of medicine to refer to a formal authorization or sanction. It is derived from the Latin word 'fiat' which means 'let it be done'.
Etymology
The term 'fiat' originates from Latin, where it is used in the sense of an order, decree, or resolution. In the context of medicine, it refers to a formal authorization or sanction given by a competent authority, such as a doctor or a medical board.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, a 'fiat' is often used to refer to a formal authorization given by a doctor or a medical board for a particular course of action. This could be for a specific treatment plan, a surgical procedure, or the use of a particular medication. The term is also used in the context of medical research, where it can refer to the approval given by an ethics committee for a particular study or experiment.
Related Terms
- Medical Ethics: The field of study that deals with the ethical implications of medical practices and research.
- Sanction: In medicine, a sanction is a formal approval or authorization.
- Authorization: The act of giving someone the official right to do or have something.
- Medical Board: A professional body that regulates the practice of medicine in a particular jurisdiction.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fiat
- Wikipedia's article - Fiat
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