Attempt
Attempt
Attempt (/əˈtɛmpt/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to denote the act of trying to achieve a particular outcome, often in the context of a medical procedure or treatment.
Etymology
The word 'attempt' originates from the Latin word 'attemptare', which means 'to try'.
In Medicine
In the field of medicine, an attempt often refers to a healthcare professional's effort to perform a medical procedure, administer a treatment, or achieve a specific health outcome. For example, a doctor may make an attempt to remove a tumor through surgery, or a nurse may attempt to administer medication via an intravenous line.
Related Terms
- Procedure: A series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner.
- Treatment: The management and care of a patient to combat disease or disorder.
- Outcome: A possible result that can stem from a procedure or treatment.
- Surgery: A branch of medicine that involves the use of operative manual and instrumental techniques to investigate or treat a pathological condition such as disease or injury.
- Intravenous: Existing or taking place within, or administered into, a vein or veins.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Attempt
- Wikipedia's article - Attempt
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