Forum
Forum (medicine)
Forum (pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrəm/), in the context of medicine, refers to a platform or venue for the exchange of ideas, information, and experiences related to health and medical issues. The term is derived from the Latin word forum, which originally referred to a public square or marketplace in ancient Roman cities where people gathered for various activities, including discussions and debates.
Etymology
The term forum comes from the Latin forum, meaning a marketplace or public place. In the context of medicine, it has been adapted to refer to a place or platform where medical professionals, patients, and others can gather to discuss and share information about health and medical issues.
Related Terms
- Medical conference: A gathering of medical professionals to discuss the latest research and developments in their field.
- Healthcare community: A group of individuals who share a common interest in health and medical issues.
- Patient advocacy: The act of supporting and promoting the rights of patients in the healthcare system.
- Medical education: The education related to the practice of being a medical practitioner, either the initial training to become a physician, additional training thereafter (medical residency and fellowship), or training to become a physician assistant.
- Health communication: The study and use of communication strategies to inform and influence individual and community decisions that enhance health.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Forum
- Wikipedia's article - Forum
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