Disease registry

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Disease Registry

A Disease Registry (pronounced: dih-zeez reh-jis-tree) is a systematic collection of data about patients with specific health conditions. The purpose of a disease registry is to provide a tool for monitoring and tracking disease trends over time, evaluating the effectiveness of treatments, and guiding public health policy decisions.

Etymology

The term "Disease Registry" is derived from the Latin word "Registrum" which means a place where things are recorded or registered. In the context of healthcare, a disease registry is a place where information about patients with specific diseases is recorded and stored for future reference and analysis.

Related Terms

  • Epidemiology: The study of how often diseases occur in different groups of people and why. Epidemiological information is used to plan and evaluate strategies to prevent illness and as a guide to the management of patients in whom disease has already developed.
  • Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.
  • Health Informatics: The interdisciplinary study of the design, development, adoption, and application of IT-based innovations in healthcare services delivery, management, and planning.
  • Clinical Trials: Research studies performed in people that are aimed at evaluating a medical, surgical, or behavioral intervention.
  • Patient Data: Information about a patient's health that is collected over time. This can include demographic information, medical history, test results, and more.

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