Doctrine

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Doctrine (Medicine)

Doctrine (pronounced: dok-trin) is a term used in the field of medicine to refer to a principle or body of principles presented for acceptance or belief, as by a religious, political, scientific, or philosophic group.

Etymology

The term "doctrine" originates from the Latin word "doctrina," which means "teaching, learning."

Related Terms

  • Medical Ethics: The discipline of ethics that relates to the practice of medicine. It includes the study of values and judgments necessary for medical practice.
  • Medical Jurisprudence: Also known as legal medicine, it is the branch of law that deals with the application of law to medicine or health care.
  • Medical Protocol: A detailed plan of a scientific or medical experiment, treatment, or procedure.
  • Clinical Guideline: A systematically developed statement to assist practitioner and patient decisions about appropriate health care for specific clinical circumstances.

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