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Waiting
Waiting (pronunciation: /ˈweɪtɪŋ/) is a term used in the medical field to describe the period of time a patient must wait before receiving medical treatment or a diagnosis.
Etymology
The term "waiting" originates from the Old Northern French word "waitier", which means to watch or to guard. In the context of healthcare, it refers to the period of anticipation before a medical event.
Related Terms
- Delay: A delay in the medical field refers to a situation where treatment or diagnosis is postponed for a certain period of time. This could be due to various reasons such as lack of resources, high patient volume, or the need for further testing.
- Triage: Triage is the process of determining the priority of patients' treatments based on the severity of their condition. This can often result in waiting times for those with less urgent conditions.
- Queue: In healthcare, a queue refers to the line of patients waiting to receive medical attention. This can be in an emergency department, a clinic, or any other healthcare setting.
- Appointment: An appointment is a scheduled meeting with a healthcare professional. Waiting times can often be associated with appointments, as patients may need to wait for an available slot.
- Emergency Department: The emergency department is a medical treatment facility specializing in emergency medicine and acute care of patients who present without prior appointment. Waiting times in emergency departments can often be long due to high patient volume and the need for immediate care for critical patients.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Waiting
- Wikipedia's article - Waiting
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