Affiliated
Affiliated
Affiliated (pronounced: /əˈfɪliːeɪtɪd/) is a term often used in the medical field to denote a connection or association, typically in relation to healthcare providers, hospitals, or medical schools. The term originates from the Latin word "affiliare", which means "to adopt".
Definition
In a medical context, when a doctor, healthcare provider, or medical institution is said to be affiliated with another, it means they are officially connected or partnered. This affiliation can be for the purpose of research, teaching, patient care, or other medical services.
Related Terms
- Healthcare Provider: A person or organization that provides medical services.
- Medical Institution: An organization dedicated to medical research, education, or healthcare services.
- Partnership: A formal arrangement between two or more parties to manage and operate a business or service.
- Association: A group of people organized for a joint purpose, often in the medical field this refers to professional bodies or organizations.
Usage
The term affiliated is often used to describe the relationship between doctors and hospitals, or between medical schools and hospitals. For example, a doctor may be affiliated with a certain hospital, meaning they have privileges to treat their patients there. Similarly, a medical school may be affiliated with a number of hospitals where its students gain practical experience.
Etymology
The term affiliated comes from the Latin word "affiliare", which means "to adopt". In the context of medicine, it refers to the adoption of a mutual relationship or partnership for the purpose of providing healthcare services.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Affiliated
- Wikipedia's article - Affiliated
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