TIME-ITEM
TIME-ITEM
TIME-ITEM (/taɪm/ /ˈaɪtəm/), from the Old English tīd meaning "time" and Latin item meaning "also", is a term used in the medical field to refer to a specific point in time or a specific event that is significant in a patient's medical history or treatment plan.
Definition
A TIME-ITEM is a specific event or point in time that is significant in a patient's medical history or treatment plan. This could be a diagnosis, a treatment, a symptom, or any other event that is relevant to the patient's health. The term is often used in medical records and documentation to help healthcare professionals keep track of a patient's progress and treatment.
Usage
In medical documentation, a TIME-ITEM is often used to denote a specific event or point in time. For example, a doctor might note the TIME-ITEM of a patient's diagnosis, the start of a treatment, or the occurrence of a symptom. This helps to create a timeline of the patient's health and treatment, which can be useful for future reference and for coordinating care between different healthcare professionals.
Related Terms
- Medical History: The record of a patient's health and medical events.
- Treatment Plan: A detailed plan of a patient's medical treatment.
- Symptom: A physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease.
- Diagnosis: The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on TIME-ITEM
- Wikipedia's article - TIME-ITEM
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