Archives
Archives in Medical Context
Archives (pronunciation: /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/) in a medical context refers to a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people. These can include patient records, research data, and other pertinent medical information.
Etymology
The term "archives" originates from the Latin word 'archīum' or 'archīvum', and from the Greek 'arkheion', which refers to the home or dwelling of the Archon, where official records were stored.
Related Terms
- Medical Records: These are a systematic documentation of a patient's medical history and care. They are a crucial part of archives in a medical context.
- Health Information Management: This is the practice of acquiring, analyzing, and protecting digital and traditional medical information vital to providing quality patient care. It often involves the management of medical archives.
- Electronic Health Records (EHR): These are digital versions of patients' paper charts. They are real-time, patient-centered records that make information available instantly and securely to authorized users. EHRs are a significant part of modern medical archives.
- Data Privacy: This refers to the aspect of information technology that deals with the ability an organization or individual has to determine what data in a computer system can be shared with third parties. It is a crucial consideration in the management of medical archives.
- Clinical Data Management: This is a critical phase in clinical research, which leads to the generation of high-quality, reliable, and statistically sound data from clinical trials. It also involves the archival of such data.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Archives
- Wikipedia's article - Archives
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