Fudge
Fudge (medical term)
Fudge (/fʌdʒ/), in the context of medical terminology, is not a commonly used term. However, it can be used informally to refer to the act of manipulating or avoiding the truth, especially in the context of patient histories or medical records. This usage is not standard and is generally discouraged in professional medical settings.
Etymology
The term "fudge" originates from the 18th century, where it was used to mean a false story or nonsense. Its usage in the context of medical terminology is a more recent development and is largely informal and colloquial.
Related Terms
- Medical ethics: The system of moral principles that apply values and judgments to the practice of medicine. Fudging medical records or patient histories is considered a breach of medical ethics.
- Patient history: Information gained by a physician by asking specific questions, either of the patient or of other people who know the person and can give suitable information. Fudging a patient history can lead to incorrect diagnoses and treatments.
- Medical record: A systematic documentation of a patient's medical history and care. Fudging a medical record is considered a serious ethical violation.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fudge
- Wikipedia's article - Fudge
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