Physician supply
Physician Supply
Physician supply (pronunciation: /fɪˈzɪʃən səˈplaɪ/) refers to the availability or number of physicians in a specific geographical area or within a healthcare system. The term is often used in discussions about healthcare accessibility and quality.
Etymology
The term "physician supply" is derived from the combination of the words "physician", which originates from the Latin word "physica", meaning "natural science", and "supply", which comes from the Old French "souppleer", meaning "to fill up".
Related Terms
- Physician Demand: The need or desire for physicians in a specific area or healthcare system.
- Physician Shortage: A situation where the number of available physicians is insufficient to meet the healthcare needs of a population.
- Physician Surplus: A situation where the number of available physicians exceeds the healthcare needs of a population.
- Healthcare Accessibility: The ability of individuals to obtain health care services.
- Healthcare Quality: The degree to which health services increase the likelihood of desired health outcomes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Physician supply
- Wikipedia's article - Physician supply
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