Details
Details (Medicine)
Details (pronunciation: /ˈdiːteɪlz/) in the context of medicine refers to the specific, minute aspects of a medical condition, procedure, or treatment.
Etymology
The term "details" originates from the French word détail, meaning a piece or a part of something. In the medical context, it is used to describe the intricate aspects of a subject.
Related Terms
- Medical History: A record of a patient's past health, including illnesses, treatments, and other relevant details.
- Diagnosis: The process of identifying a disease or condition from its signs and symptoms. The details of a patient's medical history and physical examination are crucial in making a diagnosis.
- Treatment Plan: A detailed plan devised by a healthcare professional to manage a patient's disease or condition. It includes details such as the type of treatment, dosage, frequency, and duration.
- Medical Examination: A detailed physical examination conducted by a healthcare professional to assess a patient's health status.
- Symptoms: The details of a patient's condition as experienced by the patient themselves.
- Signs: Observable indications of a disease or condition. These details are typically identified by a healthcare professional during a medical examination.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, the term "details" is used to refer to the specific aspects of a patient's health, disease, or treatment. For example, the details of a patient's medical history might include past illnesses, surgeries, allergies, and medications. Similarly, the details of a treatment plan might include the type of medication, dosage, frequency, and duration.
The importance of details in medicine cannot be overstated. Accurate and thorough details can lead to a correct diagnosis and effective treatment plan, while missing or incorrect details can lead to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Details
- Wikipedia's article - Details
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