Classification system
Classification system
A classification system (pronunciation: /klasɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n ˈsɪstəm/) is a method by which medical data and terminologies are organized according to predetermined categories. The purpose of a classification system is to facilitate the storage, retrieval, and analysis of data.
Etymology
The term "classification" originates from the Latin word "classis", which means a group or division of people or things regarded as having particular shared characteristics. "System" comes from the Latin word "systema", meaning a set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.
Types of Classification Systems
There are several types of classification systems used in the medical field. These include:
- Diagnostic classification: This system is used to categorize diseases and other health conditions. An example of this is the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), which is used worldwide for morbidity and mortality statistics, reimbursement systems, and automated decision support in health care.
- Procedural classification: This system is used to classify medical procedures. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) is an example of a procedural classification system.
- Pharmaceutical classification: This system is used to classify drugs and other pharmaceutical products. The Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System (ATC) is an example of a pharmaceutical classification system.
Related Terms
- Coding (social sciences): In the social sciences, coding is a similar process to classification. It involves categorizing and assigning codes to data so that it can be analyzed.
- Taxonomy (biology): In biology, taxonomy is the science of classification. It involves the categorization of organisms into a hierarchical structure.
- Nosology: Nosology is the classification of diseases. It is a branch of medicine that deals with the classification of diseases.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Classification system
- Wikipedia's article - Classification system
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