Input
Input (Medicine)
Input (/ˈɪnpʊt/), in the context of medicine, refers to the resources, information, or physical elements that are used to achieve a particular medical outcome. The term is derived from the English words "in" and "put", indicating the act of putting something in.
Etymology
The term "input" is derived from the Middle English words "in" and "putten", which mean "into" and "to put" respectively. It was first used in the context of computing in the 1940s, and has since been adopted in various fields, including medicine.
Related Terms
- Output (Medicine): The results or effects produced by a medical intervention or process. It is the counterpart of input in the input-output model of medical care.
- Process (Medicine): The series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular medical outcome. It is the mechanism through which inputs are transformed into outputs.
- Resource (Medicine): The materials, personnel, and facilities used in the provision of medical care. They constitute a major part of the inputs in medical processes.
- Information (Medicine): The data and knowledge used in making medical decisions. It is a key input in evidence-based medicine.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Input
- Wikipedia's article - Input
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