Grand rounds
Grand Rounds
Grand rounds (/ɡrænd raʊndz/) are a method of medical education and clinical review where healthcare professionals present patient cases to colleagues to discuss and learn from each other.
Etymology
The term "grand rounds" originated from the practice at the Johns Hopkins Hospital where complex patient cases were discussed in a large round room. The term has since been adopted by other hospitals and healthcare institutions.
Description
Grand rounds typically involve the presentation of a patient's case history, examination findings, and diagnostic studies to an audience consisting of doctors, residents, and medical students. The purpose of grand rounds is to keep doctors and other healthcare professionals up-to-date about evolving areas and recent trends in medicine.
Related Terms
- Clinical review: A detailed analysis of a patient's health condition by a healthcare professional.
- Medical education: The education related to the practice of being a medical practitioner, either the initial training to become a physician or additional training thereafter.
- Healthcare professionals: Individuals who provide preventive, curative, promotional, or rehabilitative health care services in a systematic way to people, families, or communities.
- Johns Hopkins Hospital: A United States hospital located in Baltimore, Maryland, notable for its history of medical research and teaching.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Grand rounds
- Wikipedia's article - Grand rounds
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