Accept
Accept
Accept (/əkˈsɛpt/, from Latin accipere meaning "to receive") is a term used in various fields of medicine. It generally refers to the act of agreeing to receive or undertake something offered or proposed.
In Psychology
In psychology, acceptance is a person's assent to the reality of a situation, recognizing a process or condition (often a negative or uncomfortable situation) without attempting to change it, protest, or exit. The concept is close to the concept of tolerance, but it goes further, implying a positive welcoming attitude.
In Medical Practice
In the context of medical practice, to accept can mean to agree to undergo a certain medical procedure or treatment. For example, a patient might accept a doctor's recommendation for surgery. This is closely related to the concept of informed consent, where a patient is fully informed about the risks and benefits of a procedure and agrees to undergo it.
In Health Insurance
In health insurance, acceptance refers to an insurer's agreement to cover a certain individual or group. This is often based on an assessment of the individual's or group's health risk.
Related Terms
- Tolerance: In medicine, tolerance is the body's reduced response to a drug after repeated use. In psychology, tolerance refers to accepting differences and diversity in others.
- Informed Consent: In medical law, informed consent is the consent by a patient to a surgical or medical procedure or participation in a clinical study after achieving an understanding of the relevant medical facts and the risks involved.
- Health Insurance: Health insurance is a type of insurance coverage that pays for medical and surgical expenses incurred by the insured.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Accept
- Wikipedia's article - Accept
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