Latitude

Latitude (medicine)

Latitude (pronounced: /ˈlatɪtjuːd/) in the context of medicine refers to the degree of freedom or flexibility given to a healthcare professional in making decisions about patient care.

Etymology

The term 'latitude' originates from the Latin word 'latitudo', meaning 'breadth'. In the medical context, it is used metaphorically to denote the breadth or range of options available to a healthcare professional.

Related Terms

• Clinical judgment: The application of a healthcare professional's knowledge and expertise in making decisions about patient care.
• Medical ethics: The system of moral principles that apply values and judgments to the practice of medicine.
• Patient autonomy: The right of patients to make informed decisions about their medical care.
• Evidence-based medicine: An approach to healthcare that emphasizes the use of evidence from well-designed and conducted research in making decisions about patient care.

See Also

• Healthcare professional
• Patient care
• Medical decision making

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Latitude
• Wikipedia's article - Latitude

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