Timely
Timely (Medicine)
Timely (pronounced: /ˈtaɪmli/) is an adjective used in the field of medicine to describe the occurrence of an event, intervention, or treatment that happens at an appropriate or suitable time in relation to the disease process. It is often used in the context of medical care delivery, where the timeliness of care can significantly impact patient outcomes.
Etymology
The term "timely" originates from the Old English word "tīmlice", which means "in good time". It is a combination of the words "time" and the suffix "-ly", which is used to form adverbs indicating "in the manner of".
Related Terms
- Early intervention: A strategy in medicine that emphasizes the importance of timely treatment in order to prevent or mitigate the progression of diseases.
- Preventive medicine: A branch of medicine focused on preventing diseases before they occur, which often involves timely interventions.
- Prognosis: The likely course or outcome of a disease, which can be influenced by the timeliness of medical intervention.
- Therapeutic window: The time frame within which a treatment is likely to be most effective. Timely administration of treatment is crucial to stay within this window.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Timely
- Wikipedia's article - Timely
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