House
House (medicine)
House (pronounced: /haʊs/) in the context of medicine, refers to a professional environment or establishment where medical practitioners, such as doctors and nurses, provide healthcare services. The term is often used in phrases like "house physician" or "house staff".
Etymology
The term "house" in the medical context is derived from the traditional practice of doctors providing medical care within the confines of a patient's home. Over time, as healthcare services became more centralized, the term evolved to refer to the healthcare establishment itself.
Related Terms
- House Physician: A medical doctor who is employed by a hospital or other healthcare establishment. They are responsible for the medical care of patients within that establishment.
- House Staff: Refers to all the resident physicians in a hospital or similar healthcare establishment. This can include interns, residents, and fellows.
- House Call: A practice where a doctor visits a patient's home to provide medical care. While less common today, house calls were a standard practice in the past.
- House Officer: A term used in some countries to refer to a doctor who is in their first year of practical training after completing medical school.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on House
- Wikipedia's article - House
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