Sovereign

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Sovereign (Medicine)

Sovereign (pronounced: /ˈsɒvrɪn/) is a term used in the field of medicine, particularly in the context of Healthcare Sovereignty.

Etymology

The term 'sovereign' originates from the Old French word 'soverain', which is derived from the Latin word 'superanus', meaning 'chief', 'ruler'. In the context of medicine, it refers to the autonomy and authority of a body or entity in making decisions related to health care.

Definition

In medicine, sovereign refers to the ultimate authority or autonomy of a body, entity, or individual in making decisions related to health care. This can refer to a variety of contexts, such as the sovereignty of a nation in determining its own health care policies, or the sovereignty of an individual in making decisions about their own health care.

Related Terms

  • Healthcare Sovereignty: The autonomy and authority of a nation or entity in determining its own health care policies.
  • Patient Autonomy: The right of patients to make informed decisions about their medical care.
  • Medical Ethics: The field of ethics that deals with moral issues in the field of medicine, including patient autonomy and healthcare sovereignty.

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