Careful

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Careful

Careful (/ˈkɛərfʊl/, from the Old English carful, meaning "full of care") is an adjective used in the medical field to describe the meticulous attention to detail and caution exercised by healthcare professionals when performing tasks or procedures.

Definition

In a medical context, being careful refers to the act of taking great care to avoid potential harm or mistakes. This can apply to a wide range of activities, from administering medication to performing surgery.

Related Terms

  • Risk Management: The process of identifying, assessing, and controlling threats to an organization's capital and earnings. In healthcare, this often involves being careful to minimize the risk of harm to patients.
  • Patient Safety: An important aspect of healthcare where being careful is of utmost importance. It involves the prevention and mitigation of harm caused by errors of healthcare.
  • Medical Error: A preventable adverse effect of care, whether or not it is evident or harmful to the patient. This includes an inaccurate or incomplete diagnosis or treatment. Being careful is a key factor in preventing medical errors.
  • Clinical Practice Guidelines: Statements that include recommendations intended to optimize patient care. They are informed by a systematic review of evidence and an assessment of the benefits and harms of alternative care options. Being careful in following these guidelines ensures the best possible patient outcomes.

Etymology

The term careful originates from the Old English carful, which means "full of care". It is a combination of the words care and full, indicating a state of being filled with care or caution.

Pronunciation

Careful is pronounced as /ˈkɛərfʊl/.

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