Operational Research CONsultancy

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Operational Research CONsultancy (ORCON)

Operational Research CONsultancy (ORCON) is a system used in the United Kingdom to measure the performance of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). It was developed by the Operational Research unit of the Home Office in the 1970s.

Pronunciation

Operational Research CONsultancy: /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənəl rɪˈsɜːrtʃ ˈkɒnsʌltənsi/

Etymology

The term "Operational Research CONsultancy" is derived from the field of Operational Research (OR), a discipline that deals with the application of advanced analytical methods to help make better decisions, and "Consultancy", referring to the professional practice of providing expert advice within a particular area. The acronym "ORCON" is a combination of the initial letters of Operational Research and CONsultancy.

Related Terms

  • Operational Research: A discipline that uses advanced analytical methods to help make better decisions.
  • Emergency Medical Services: A service providing out-of-hospital acute medical care and/or transport to definitive care, to patients with illnesses and injuries which the patient believes constitute a medical emergency.
  • Home Office: A ministerial department of the Government of the United Kingdom, responsible for immigration, security, and law and order.

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