Plan
Plan
Plan (pronounced: /plæn/) is a term used in various fields, including medicine, to refer to a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something. The term originates from the Latin word "planus," meaning "flat or level."
In the medical field, a plan often refers to a detailed strategy for patient care, outlining the treatments, procedures, and steps that healthcare professionals will take to help a patient recover or manage a condition.
Medical Usage
In a medical context, a plan can refer to several things:
- Treatment Plan: This is a detailed plan created by a healthcare provider that outlines a patient's course of treatment. It includes the type of treatment, how often it should be administered, the duration of treatment, and the goals of the treatment.
- Care Plan: A care plan is a document that outlines the care a patient is expected to need during their time in a healthcare facility. It includes information about the patient's condition, the goals of their care, and the specific tasks that healthcare providers will perform to meet those goals.
- Management Plan: This is a plan that outlines how a patient's condition will be managed over time. It includes information about the medications the patient will take, the lifestyle changes they may need to make, and the regular check-ups they will need to have.
Related Terms
- Protocol: In medicine, a protocol is a detailed plan that outlines the procedures to be followed in research, diagnostics, treatment, etc.
- Procedure: A procedure is a series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner. In medicine, this often refers to a surgical operation or a course of treatment.
- Therapy: Therapy is the attempted remediation of a health problem, usually following a diagnosis. It can be part of a treatment plan.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Plan
- Wikipedia's article - Plan
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