Patient gown
Patient gown
A patient gown (also known as a hospital gown) is a short-sleeved, thigh-length garment worn by patients in healthcare facilities.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈpeɪʃənt gaʊn/
Etymology
The term "patient gown" is derived from the word "patient" (from Latin patiens, the present participle of pati 'to suffer') and "gown" (from Old French gone, of uncertain origin).
Description
A patient gown is designed to be simple and easy to put on and take off, with openings at the back and sometimes at the front. It is typically made of lightweight fabric and is intended to be worn while a patient is under the care in a hospital or other healthcare facility. The design allows healthcare professionals easy access to the part of the patient's body being treated.
Related Terms
- Hospital: A place where people who are ill or injured are treated and taken care of by doctors and nurses.
- Medical examination: The process of checking a person's body to find out if they have any medical problems.
- Healthcare professional: A person who is qualified to provide care and treatment to people who are ill or injured.
- Medical privacy: The practice of keeping a patient's medical information confidential.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Patient gown
- Wikipedia's article - Patient gown
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