Orderly
Orderly
Orderly (/ˈɔːrdərli/), originating from the Latin word "ordinarius", is a term used in the healthcare industry to refer to a hospital attendant responsible for the non-medical care of patients and the maintenance of order and cleanliness.
Roles and Responsibilities
An Orderly is typically responsible for general non-medical patient care, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting in the smooth operation of the hospital. Their duties may include transporting patients, cleaning treatment areas, and assisting with medical procedures under the supervision of a nurse or doctor.
Etymology
The term Orderly comes from the Latin word "ordinarius", which means arranged in order. It was first used in the medical context in the 18th century to refer to military personnel who were assigned to assist medical officers.
Related Terms
- Nurse: A healthcare professional who is trained to care for people who are sick or injured.
- Doctor: A person who is qualified to treat people who are ill.
- Hospital: A place where people who are ill or injured are treated and taken care of by doctors and nurses.
- Patient: A person who is receiving medical care, or who is cared for by a particular doctor or dentist when necessary.
- Healthcare: The organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Orderly
- Wikipedia's article - Orderly
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