Waiting period
Waiting period
Waiting period (pronunciation: /ˈweɪtɪŋ ˈpɪəriəd/) is a term used in the medical and healthcare fields to denote the time that must pass before certain medical procedures, treatments, or benefits can be accessed by a patient.
Etymology
The term "waiting period" is derived from the English words "wait" and "period". "Wait" comes from the Old North French word "waitier", meaning to watch or guard, and "period" comes from the Latin word "periodus", meaning a cycle or course of events.
Definition
In the context of healthcare, a waiting period is a predetermined length of time that must pass before a patient can receive certain medical treatments or benefits. This is often used in health insurance policies to prevent individuals from signing up for coverage only when they need immediate medical attention.
Related Terms
- Pre-existing condition: A medical condition that existed before a person's health benefits went into effect.
- Health insurance: A type of insurance coverage that pays for medical and surgical expenses incurred by the insured.
- Coverage: The extent to which a health insurance policy will pay for medical expenses.
- Benefit: A payment or service provided under an insurance policy.
- Medical procedure: A course of action intended to achieve a result in the delivery of healthcare.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Waiting period
- Wikipedia's article - Waiting period
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