Chart
Chart (Medicine)
Chart (pronounced: /ʧɑːrt/) is a term used in medicine to refer to a patient's medical record or health information. It is a systematic documentation of a patient's medical history and care over time within a healthcare provider's jurisdiction.
Etymology
The term "chart" comes from the Old French charte, which means "card, map," and from Latin charta which means "leaf of paper, tablet," which in turn is from Greek khartēs meaning "layer of papyrus."
Related Terms
- Medical Record: A systematic documentation of a patient's medical history and care. It may include details of treatments, medications, allergies, radiology images, and laboratory test results.
- Electronic Health Record (EHR): A digital version of a patient's paper chart. EHRs are real-time, patient-centered records that make information available instantly and securely to authorized users.
- Patient History: Information obtained from the patient to aid in the medical diagnosis and treatment decisions. It includes the patient's past and present health status.
- Health Information Management (HIM): The practice of acquiring, analyzing, and protecting digital and traditional medical information vital to providing quality patient care.
Pronunciation
The term "chart" is pronounced as /ʧɑːrt/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chart
- Wikipedia's article - Chart
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