Acquisitions
Acquisitions (Medicine)
Acquisitions (pronounced as ak-wuh-zish-uhns) in the context of medicine, refers to the process of obtaining new medical equipment, supplies, or services to improve healthcare delivery. This term is often used in the context of hospital management and healthcare administration.
Etymology
The term 'acquisition' is derived from the Latin word 'acquisitio', which means 'to gain or acquire'. In the medical field, it has been adapted to refer to the procurement of medical resources.
Related Terms
- Procurement: The action of obtaining or procuring something. In a medical context, this often refers to the process of acquiring medical supplies or services.
- Healthcare Administration: The field relating to leadership, management, and administration of public health systems, health care systems, hospitals, and hospital networks.
- Hospital Management: The process of making decisions and implementing strategies in hospitals and healthcare organizations.
- Medical Equipment: Tools, machines, and devices used in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and other medical conditions.
- Healthcare Delivery: The provision of health services to patients, including prevention, treatment, care, and management of health conditions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Acquisitions
- Wikipedia's article - Acquisitions
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