Field
Field Medicine
Field medicine (pronunciation: /fiːld ˈmɛdɪsɪn/) is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of patients in remote or challenging environments. It is often associated with military medicine, disaster medicine, and wilderness medicine.
Etymology
The term "field medicine" originates from the military context, where medical professionals would provide care "in the field," meaning in a combat or operational environment, rather than in a traditional hospital setting.
Related Terms
- Military Medicine: This is a specialty of medicine that provides medical services to military personnel and their dependents in times of peace and war. It includes the prevention and treatment of diseases, injuries, and other health problems that may affect the performance of military duties.
- Disaster Medicine: This is a discipline resulting from the combination of emergency medicine and disaster management. It involves providing healthcare services to individuals affected by a large-scale disaster, such as a natural disaster or a terrorist attack.
- Wilderness Medicine: This is a field of medicine that involves the provision of healthcare in remote or wild areas. It includes the treatment of a variety of conditions, from altitude sickness to animal bites, using limited resources.
- Emergency Medicine: This is a medical specialty that focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department.
- Tactical Medicine: This is a specialized area of field medicine that focuses on providing medical support to military and law enforcement operations. It includes the treatment of gunshot wounds, blast injuries, and other trauma common in tactical environments.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Field
- Wikipedia's article - Field
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