Prescrire
Prescrire
Prescrire (pronounced: pre-skrir; from French, meaning "to prescribe") is a term commonly used in the medical field, particularly in the context of prescribing medication or treatment plans to patients.
Etymology
The term originates from the French verb "prescrire", which translates to "prescribe" in English. It is derived from the Latin "praescribere", where "prae" means "before" and "scribere" means "to write".
Usage
In the medical context, prescrire is used to denote the act of a healthcare professional, usually a doctor or a nurse practitioner, providing a written instruction, i.e., a prescription, for the treatment of a patient. This could include medication, therapy, or lifestyle changes.
Related Terms
- Prescription: A document written by a medical practitioner that authorizes a patient to be provided a medicine or treatment.
- Pharmacy: The science or practice of the preparation and dispensing of medicinal drugs. A place where prescriptions are filled.
- Therapy: Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder.
- Medication: A substance used for medical treatment, especially a medicine or drug.
- Healthcare professional: A person who provides preventive, curative, promotional, or rehabilitative health care services in a systematic way to people, families, or communities.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Prescrire
- Wikipedia's article - Prescrire
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