Consortium
Consortium
Consortium (/kənˈsɔːrtiəm/), from the Latin word consortium, meaning partnership or association, is a term used in various fields, including medicine, law, and business. In a medical context, a consortium often refers to a collaborative network of healthcare providers, researchers, or institutions working together to achieve a common goal, such as advancing research or improving patient care.
Etymology
The term consortium originates from the Latin word consortium, which means partnership or association. It is derived from consors, meaning partner or sharer, which in turn comes from con-, meaning together, and sors, meaning lot or fate.
In Medicine
In the field of medicine, a consortium often refers to a group of healthcare providers, research institutions, or organizations that collaborate to achieve a common goal. This could involve conducting research, sharing resources, or coordinating patient care. Examples of medical consortia include the National Cancer Institute's Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program (CTEP) and the National Institutes of Health's Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN).
Related Terms
- Collaboration: The act of working together to achieve a common goal.
- Network: A group or system of interconnected people or things.
- Partnership: A business arrangement where two or more parties agree to cooperate for their mutual benefit.
- Association: A group of people organized for a joint purpose.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Consortium
- Wikipedia's article - Consortium
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