Journey
Journey (medicine)
Journey (/ˈdʒɜːrni/; from Old French jornee, meaning "day's work or travel") in the context of medicine, refers to the process a patient undergoes from the onset of a health issue to recovery or management of a chronic condition.
Etymology
The term "journey" originates from the Old French jornee, which means "day's work or travel". In the medical context, it is used metaphorically to describe the progression of a patient's experience with a health condition.
Related Terms
- Patient Journey: The series of interactions a patient has with the healthcare system, from initial contact through the process of treatment and care.
- Healthcare Journey: The process of seeking and receiving healthcare services, from the initial search for information and care to the follow-up and management of health conditions.
- Treatment Journey: The specific path a patient takes from the diagnosis of a disease or condition through the course of treatment.
- Disease Progression: The course a disease takes in an individual from its inception until its eventual resolution or stabilization.
- Chronic Condition Management: The ongoing management and treatment of persistent or long-term health conditions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Journey
- Wikipedia's article - Journey
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